Shah panel seeks impact on Odisha's economy

The Justice M B Shah Commission of enquiry probing into allegations of large scale illegal mining activities in Odisha has sought a detailed response from the government on the impact of suspension of scores of mine leases on the state's economy. “The panel chairman- Justice M B Shah has wrote to the state chief secretary, seeking the government's views on the impact of suspension of a large number of mines on the overall economy of the state. With just a little over one-fifth of mines operating, it is bound to have a cascading effect on the economy as a whole apart from hurting mining revenue collection”, a senior government official told Business Standard.