Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Readiness for Empowerment through Legitimate Action (RELA) & Others Vs State of Andhra Pradesh & Others dated 24/08/2020. The issue for consideration was whether what was termed as ‘dredging’in Godavari -Krishna river beds and its tributaries in the State of Telangana by the state authorities was illegal mining, as alleged by the applicant.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of RELA & Others Vs. State of Andhra Pradesh & Others dated 07/01/2016 regarding mining of rivers beds.

All the State Governments shall ensure that there is no illegal, unauthorized and mechanized mining of the river beds contrary to/without Environmental Clearance and the consent of the Pollution Control Boards.