Supreme Court is to pass an order to stop mining in Odisha.
10 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court is to pass an order to stop mining in Odisha.

Live Law  

Supreme Court has made it clear that it will pass an interim order on a plea for stopping illegal mining activities in Odisha and the priority before it would be to halt 40 out of 56 iron ore mines operating in the area. Green bench headed by Justice A K Patnaik observed that it will pass an interim ban on 40 iron ore mine leases which are identified by Supreme Court-appointed. Green bench headed by Justice A K Patnaik observed that it will pass an interim ban on 40 iron ore mine leases which are identified by Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee as operating as under the provision of "deemed renewed" leases after expiry of their lease period. Further, out of the working 56 iron ore mines only 16 had lease deeds executed in their favour and the rest 40 leases expired and are operating on the basis of deemed approval.

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Supreme Court's relief to Rajasthan govt, allows mining operations to continue
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court's relief to Rajasthan govt, allows mining operations to continue

India TV News  

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court has granted a major relief to the Rajasthan government by allowing the continuation of mining activities in the state. The apex court's ruling effectively lifted the ban imposed by the NGT, which had ordered the closure of mining operations due to environmental concerns. By allowing mining operations to continue, the Supreme Court has …

Odisha lost ₹22,400cr in mining revenue due to undervaluing of iron ore grades: CAG
6 months, 1 week ago

Odisha lost ₹22,400cr in mining revenue due to undervaluing of iron ore grades: CAG

Hindustan Times  

Odisha lost about ₹22,400 crore in mining revenue as leaseholders undervalued the grade of ore mined between 2015 and 2022, in excess of the mining plan as well as misreporting the quality iron ore, a performance audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General has revealed. The CAG which did the performance audit of “Systems and Controls in Assessment and Collection …

23 mine owners yet to pay Rs 2,723 crore penalty for excess mining: Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena
6 months, 3 weeks ago

23 mine owners yet to pay Rs 2,723 crore penalty for excess mining: Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The state government on Thursday informed the Assembly that 23 mine owners are yet to pay a penalty of Rs 2,723 crore imposed on them by the Supreme Court for excess mining in violation of the mining plan and statutory clearances. Replying to a question from BJD MLA Sarada Prasad Nayak, Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena said …

Supreme Court Directs Survey Of Karnataka Mines For Which Rehabilitation & Reclamation Plans Not In Place
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Directs Survey Of Karnataka Mines For Which Rehabilitation & Reclamation Plans Not In Place

Live Law  

In a public interest litigation relating to iron ore mining in Karnataka, the Supreme Court recently directed Karnataka's Principal Chief Conservator of Forests to carry out a detailed scrutiny and survey of Category A/B/C mines in respect of which data and/or R&R plans have not been submitted/approved.The Bench. In a public interest litigation relating to iron ore mining in Karnataka, …

Odisha in a fix as SC seeks Centre's view on imposing cap on mining in state
1 year, 3 months ago

Odisha in a fix as SC seeks Centre's view on imposing cap on mining in state

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry to give its inputs on imposing a ceiling on iron ore mining in Odisha. The SC observation assumes much significance as the mining sector contributes nearly Rs 50,000 crore annual revenue to the state exchequer. In a hearing held in August, …

Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On August 26, 2022, the Supreme Court raised the ceiling limit of iron ore mining for Ballari, Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts in Karnataka, saying conservation of the ecology and environment must go hand in hand with the spirit of economic development. SPS, Citizens For Democracy and other organisations have also supported the Supreme Court’s order rejecting …

Supreme Court Refuses To Accept CEC Recommendation To Completely Remove Ceiling Limits On Iron Ore Production In Karnataka; Allows Certain Relaxations
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Accept CEC Recommendation To Completely Remove Ceiling Limits On Iron Ore Production In Karnataka; Allows Certain Relaxations

Live Law  

Noting that the situation merits a cautious approach, the Supreme Court, on Friday, refused to accept the recommendation of the Centrally Empowered Committee to grant complete relaxation of the ceiling limit imposed on production of iron ore in certain districts in the State of Karnataka. However, it had left open the question regarding lifting of the ceiling limit for production …

Karnataka mining: Supreme Court raises annual iron ore production limit for three districts
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka mining: Supreme Court raises annual iron ore production limit for three districts

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday raised the ceiling limit of iron ore mining for Ballari, Chitradurga, and Tumakuru districts in Karnataka, saying conservation of the ecology and environment must go hand in hand with the spirit of economic development. The Supreme Court raised the ceiling limit of iron ore mining from 28 MMT to 35 MMT for Ballari district, and …

Supreme Court allows Karnataka govt to file appeal against high court order on iron ore mining in state
6 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court allows Karnataka govt to file appeal against high court order on iron ore mining in state

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court Thursday granted two weeks to Karnataka government for filing appeal against a high court decision that paved the way for the resumption of iron ore mining by some firms from certain mines in the state New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday granted two weeks to Karnataka government for filing appeal against a high court decision that paved …

Goa government to file review petition against Supreme Court mining ban order after nod from Manohar Parrikar
6 years, 10 months ago

Goa government to file review petition against Supreme Court mining ban order after nod from Manohar Parrikar

Firstpost  

The Goa government will file a review petition against the Supreme Court order of February this year quashing the second renewal of iron ore mining leases given to 88 companies in Goa in 2015, which brought the mining industry in the coastal state to a halt. Panaji: The Goa government will file a review petition against the Supreme Court order …

Bombay High Court bans shift of iron ore outside Goa mining lease areas
6 years, 10 months ago

Bombay High Court bans shift of iron ore outside Goa mining lease areas

India TV News  

The Panaji bench of the Bombay High Court on Friday directed a stop to all transportation of iron ore, for which royalty had been paid to the state government, by setting aside the Goa Chief Secretary's order allowing movement of royalty-paid iron ore lying outside the mining lease areas. Goa Foundation, on whose petition the SC had quashed the mining …

Supreme Court cancels 88 mining leases in Goa, asks govt to grant fresh leases in accordance with MMDR Act
7 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court cancels 88 mining leases in Goa, asks govt to grant fresh leases in accordance with MMDR Act

Firstpost  

Supreme Court cancelled 88 mining leases in Goa that were renewed by the state government in 2015 just before the Mines and Minerals Act mandated the auction of mining leases. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled 88 mining leases in Goa that were renewed by the state government in 2015 just before the Mines and Minerals Act mandated …

SC Quashes All Iron Ore Mining Leases In Goa; Operations To Stop By 15 March [Read Judgment]
7 years, 1 month ago

SC Quashes All Iron Ore Mining Leases In Goa; Operations To Stop By 15 March [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, cancelled all iron ore mining leases in the State of Goa. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta opined that the second renewal of the mining leases granted by the State were " unduly hasty, without taking all relevant material into consideration and. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta opined that the second renewal of the mining leases …

SC Quashes All Iron Ore Mining Leases In Goa; Operations To Stop By 15 March [Read Judgment]
7 years, 1 month ago

SC Quashes All Iron Ore Mining Leases In Goa; Operations To Stop By 15 March [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, cancelled all iron ore mining leases in the State of Goa. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta opined that the second renewal of the mining leases granted by the State were " unduly hasty, without taking all relevant material into consideration and. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta opined that the second renewal of the mining leases …

Supreme Court cancels 88 mining leases in Goa, says can't operate beyond 15 March
7 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court cancels 88 mining leases in Goa, says can't operate beyond 15 March

Firstpost  

SC cancelled 88 mining leases in Goa that were renewed by the state govt in 2015 just before Mines and Minerals Act mandated the auction of mining leases. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled 88 mining leases in Goa that were renewed by the state government in 2015 just before the Mines and Minerals Act mandated the auction …

SC cancels all mining leases in Goa, says they can’t operate after March 15
7 years, 1 month ago

SC cancels all mining leases in Goa, says they can’t operate after March 15

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed 88 mining leases granted by the Goa government for violating procedure and ordered that fresh licences be granted through a bidding process. Goa Foundation’s lawyer Prashant Bhushan had said the state’s policy did not conform to the apex court’s line on optimum utilisation of natural resources. The Goa Foundation’s petition, a copy of which …

Illegal Mining In Goa: No Inherent Arbitrariness In The Renewal Of Iron Ore Mining Leases By State, Argues Sr. Adv. CU Singh
7 years, 4 months ago

Illegal Mining In Goa: No Inherent Arbitrariness In The Renewal Of Iron Ore Mining Leases By State, Argues Sr. Adv. CU Singh

Live Law  

Arguments in the alleged illegal renewal of 88 mining leases by Government of Goa in January 2015 continued on Wednesday.Senior advocate Chander Uday Singh submitted before the Supreme Court that while the government could have rejected the applications for renewal in the interest of mineral development, the option of auctioning the iron ore mining leases, as purported by the petitioners, …

Supreme Court imposes 100 pc penalty on illegal mining companies in Odisha
7 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court imposes 100 pc penalty on illegal mining companies in Odisha

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that mining companies in Odisha operating without environmental clearance will have to pay a 100 per cent penalty to the state on the price of illegally extracted iron and manganese ores with effect from 2000-01. "We make it clear that minerals extracted either without environmental clearance or without forest clearance or without both will …

Leases of Mining Companies will not be lapsed automatically; SC issues Guidelines [Read Jt]
8 years, 11 months ago

Leases of Mining Companies will not be lapsed automatically; SC issues Guidelines [Read Jt]

Live Law  

Supreme Court, in Common Cause vs. Union of India has held that that lapse of mining lease as contemplated under Section 4A of the Mines and Minerals Act, 1957 is not automatic, and that, for a lease to lapse, express order needs to be passed.Apex Court Bench comprising of Justices J.S. Supreme Court, in Common Cause vs. Union of India …

Iron ore mining has resumed in 25 lease areas, says Siddaramaiah
10 years, 8 months ago

Iron ore mining has resumed in 25 lease areas, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday told the Legislative Assembly that iron ore mining had resumed in 25 lease areas in the State. Shivalinge Gowda during the Question Hour, the Chief Minister said companies had been allowed to resume mining according to the Supreme Court’s directive that mining could be permitted based on certain conditions. Revanna, the Chief Minister said according …

PIL in Orissa Illegal Mining ; the 'Forest Bench' of SC Suspends mining operations as an Interim Measure [Read Judgment]
10 years, 10 months ago

PIL in Orissa Illegal Mining ; the 'Forest Bench' of SC Suspends mining operations as an Interim Measure [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

After passing orders in illegal mining operations in the State of Karnataka and Goa, the ' Forest Bench' of the Supreme Court has suspended the mining operations in Orissa. When the writ petition was heard on on 21.04.2014, the Court prima facie found that that several mining lessees were operating without clearances under the Environment Act, 1986 and the Forest …

All operating mines have statutory clearance, Odisha to CEC
10 years, 11 months ago

All operating mines have statutory clearance, Odisha to CEC

The Hindu  

The Odisha government on Thursday informed the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee that all mines operating in the State have statutory clearance. “We have informed the CEC that all the mines, mostly iron ore and manganese, operating in the State required statutory clearance for mining activities,” Chief Secretary J.K. Mohapatra said after a meeting with the CEC at New Delhi …

After Karnataka and Goa illegal iron mining, Bhushan files PIL in SC against Odisha illegal mining, seeks CBI probe
10 years, 11 months ago

After Karnataka and Goa illegal iron mining, Bhushan files PIL in SC against Odisha illegal mining, seeks CBI probe

Live Law  

After succeeding in cleansing the mammoth illegal mining in the State of Karnataka and Goa, Prashant Bhushan, has filed a fresh PIL, petitioner as Common Cause, against the ongoing loot and plunder of valuable natural resources in the State of Odisha in complete disregard of the environmental norms and the rights of the vulnerable tribal & rural communities. Over reports …

Karnataka to permit mining more iron ore soon
11 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka to permit mining more iron ore soon

India TV News  

Bangalore: Karnataka will hasten the process of issuing leases to mine iron ore in the mineral-rich districts to improve the raw material supply to the steel industry, a top official said Wednesday. "We have decided to give soon new mining leases to achieve the 30 million tonnes of iron ore annual production set by the Supreme Court earlier and clarified …

Miners made a killing, thanks to helpless law: Shah panel
11 years, 1 month ago

Miners made a killing, thanks to helpless law: Shah panel

The Hindu  

It is one of the most scathing reports from the stable of Justice M.B. There is a complete disregard and contempt for law and lawful authorities on the part of many among the emerging breed of entrepreneurs, taking undue advantage of the country’s natural, non-renewable assets and resources for export earnings.” The pursuit of “super profits has absolutely drained them …

Odisha illegal mining scam worth Rs. 59,203 cr.
11 years, 1 month ago

Odisha illegal mining scam worth Rs. 59,203 cr.

The Hindu  

The Odisha illegal mining scam amounts to Rs. 59,203 crore and illegal iron and manganese ore amounting to 22.80 crore tonnes was extracted illegally from the state for almost a decade, the Shah Commission report has said. It will not be possible for state police to find facts and realities and there would be no justice for the quantum of …

SC refuses to entertain steel ministry's plea on relaxing mining cap
11 years, 2 months ago

SC refuses to entertain steel ministry's plea on relaxing mining cap

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain Steel Ministry’s plea seeking relaxation of the limits of permissible production of mines currently functional in Karnataka. New Delhi: The Supreme Court today refused to entertain Steel Ministry’s plea seeking relaxation of the limits of permissible production of mines currently functional in Karnataka. A three-judge forest bench headed by Justice A K Patnaik …

Tata, Birla, SAIL among 70 companies violating green norms: Shah Panel
11 years, 2 months ago

Tata, Birla, SAIL among 70 companies violating green norms: Shah Panel

Firstpost  

Top firms such as SAIL, Tata Steel, Aditya Birla group’s Essel Mining and Odisha Mining Corp are among 70 firms that have violated environment and forest laws, the Justice M B Shah Commission on illegal mining in Odisha has held. New Delhi: Top companies such as SAIL, Tata Steel, Aditya Birla group’s Essel Mining and Odisha Mining Corp are among …

SC sets aside Odisha HC order quashing iron ore licence to Posco
11 years, 10 months ago

SC sets aside Odisha HC order quashing iron ore licence to Posco

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Odisha High Court order which had quashed State government’s petition to allot iron ore licence to South Korean steel major Posco in Khandadhar hills in Sundergarh district for a multi-crore steel plant. The Court was hearing cross appeals filed by the State government and a mine and mineral company challenging the Odisha …

SC cancels Karnataka's 49 mining leases
11 years, 11 months ago

SC cancels Karnataka's 49 mining leases

India TV News  

New Delhi, Apr 18: The Supreme Court Thursday cancelled all leases for iron ore extraction in 49 category C mines in Bellary, Tumkur and Chitradurga districts of Karnataka. The apex court forest bench headed by Justice Aftab Alam said the proceeds from the sale of iron ore extracted from category C mines would stand forfeited and would go to special …

Supreme Court cancels 49 mining leases in Karnataka
11 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court cancels 49 mining leases in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled 49 leases in mines with maximum illegalities in Bellary, Tumkur and Chitradurga districts, but allowed resumption of activity in mines with fewer illegalities as recommended by the court-appointed Central Empowered Committee. The CEC had categorised mines in the area in three categories: A, B and C. Mines in which there were few or no …

Goa Govt ready for auctioning of mining leases
11 years, 11 months ago

Goa Govt ready for auctioning of mining leases

India TV News  

Panaji, Mar 26: Facing adverse impact of a ban on mining in the State, the Goa Government has told the Supreme Court it was willing to introduce competitive auctioning of mining leases subject to legal permission for the same. "The Government is not at all averse to the mode of going for competitive auction of the mining leases in Goa, …

Clear stand on mining near sanctuaries: Shah panel to Odisha, MoEF
12 years ago

Clear stand on mining near sanctuaries: Shah panel to Odisha, MoEF

Firstpost  

Justice MB Shah Commission, probing illegal mining activities in Odisha, on Monday asked the state government and Union Ministry of Environment and Forest to clear their stands on issues relating to mineral exploration within 10 km radius of wildlife sanctuaries. Bhubaneswar: Justice MB Shah Commission, probing illegal mining activities in Odisha, on Monday asked the state government and Union Ministry …

There is illegal mining in Odisha: Shah Commission
12 years ago

There is illegal mining in Odisha: Shah Commission

The Hindu  

Giving full opportunity to mine lessees to express their views on shady activities in iron ore and manganese mining in Odisha, Justice M B Shah Commission on Thursday said illegal mining activities exist in the state. Noting that the commission was giving full opportunities to mine owners to justify their activities, Justice Shah said all were being given a chance. …

Karnataka govt recommends approval of 8 iron ore mines
12 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka govt recommends approval of 8 iron ore mines

Firstpost  

The court had partially removed the mining ban earlier this year by allowing mining by category A mines besides approving NMDC’s output of 1 million tonnes per month. Bangalore: Karnataka government has recommended approval of eight iron ore mines in the state with a total capacity of 5.5 million tonnes per year, said HR Srinivasa, director, department of mines of …

Mother of all mining scams in Odisha: Rs 30,00,00,00,00,000
13 years, 5 months ago

Mother of all mining scams in Odisha: Rs 30,00,00,00,00,000

Firstpost  

A CNN-IBN investigation unmasks a flourishing iron ore mining scam in Odisha whose value is estimated at Rs 3 lakh crore. Even at night, the CNN-IBN team found trucks leaving loaded with the illegally mined iron ore. At Unchabali, the CNN-IBN team trekked past pillars marking the Indrani Patnaik Mines to the top of a hill where it caught images …

Supreme Court's mining ban is ruinous for our economy
13 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court's mining ban is ruinous for our economy

Firstpost  

Intended to show the court’s resolve to bring corrupt mining operators to book, the ban could aggravate the slowdown in the Indian economy. By Rajiv Kumar The Supreme Court of India seems to have created a crisis after imposing a large-scale ban on iron ore mining in the Bellary district of Karnataka. Although the Supreme Court has subsequently allowed the …

Stop mining, panel tells A.P. again
15 years, 4 months ago

Stop mining, panel tells A.P. again

The Hindu  

Close on the heels of the report it submitted to the Supreme Court on November 19, the Central Empowered Committee has advised the Andhra Pradesh government to stop iron ore mining in all the six mines in Anantapur district. In a letter to Chief Secretary P. Ramakanth Reddy on Monday, CEC member M. K. Jiwrajka said, “You are advised to …

Panel wants illegal mining in Obulapuram stopped
15 years, 4 months ago

Panel wants illegal mining in Obulapuram stopped

The Hindu  

Even as the Andhra Pradesh government has decided to institute a CBI probe into the allegations of irregularities in iron ore mining in Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh, the Central Empowered Committee has recommended to the Supreme Court to stop illegal activities in six mines in Obulapuram and H. Siddapuram villages. In its report submitted to the court in the …

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