Bhubaneswar Mining scam: Cos told to appear before Nov 8

The MB Shah Commission, probing the multi-crore mining scam in several states, has summoned the Jindal Steel & Power (JSPL) and Sarada Mines for alleged irregularities in mining activities. The officials of the two companies have been told to appear before the commission on November 8. “The commission has summoned the two companies as there are allegations that they violated Rule 37(B) of the Mining Concession Rules (MCR)”, said state director of mines Deepak Mohanty.