Mining and other promises
8 years, 1 month ago

Mining and other promises

The Hindu  

OTHER than socio-economic issues such as employment, civic infrastructure, transport, housing, health care and education, Goa grapples with a few key issues that come up during election time: the ban on iron ore mining, casinos, and, of late, English as the medium of instruction in schools. “Goa cannot run without mining,” said AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal. They were getting 500-700 per cent profit.” It would seem that the BJP government agreed with the companies because the alternative plan was ignored and instead 88 mining leases were renewed. Alvares said the renewal of leases would give the mining companies profits worth Rs.1.44 lakh crore. This has inspired a campaign slogan: “Ore Chor 144.” Putting this huge amount in perspective, Alvares said: “The annual budget for Goa is Rs.10,000 crore.” Mining has been a big employer in Goa and the ban hit the livelihoods of thousands of families.

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Mining activities will resume in Goa in six months after auctioning of leases, says CM Pramod Sawant
2 years, 8 months ago

Mining activities will resume in Goa in six months after auctioning of leases, says CM Pramod Sawant

Firstpost  

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant assured the state Legislative Assembly that at least 88 iron ore mining leases will be taken up for auctioning Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday assured the state Legislative Assembly that the mining activities will resume in the state in six months after the auctioning of leases. Responding to a question by Goa …

SC Allows Goa Mining Companies To Transport Minerals Already Extracted Before March 15, 2018 [Read Judgment]
5 years, 1 month ago

SC Allows Goa Mining Companies To Transport Minerals Already Extracted Before March 15, 2018 [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the mining companies in Goa to transport all iron ores which were extracted before March 15, 2018 and for which royalty has been paid.A bench comprising CJI SA Bobde, Justices Surya Kant and B R Gavai passed the order in a bunch of petitions filed by mining companies. The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed …

Positive signs for Goa mining to be visible in six months: CM
5 years, 10 months ago

Positive signs for Goa mining to be visible in six months: CM

India TV News  

Positive signs for Goa mining to be visible in six months: CM Addressing an event organised by Sesa Football Academy on Friday, Pramod Sawant said, "The state government would certainly ensure that the mining industry becomes operational once again." Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that some positive signs will be visible in the next six months as far …

'Legislative cure is fastest, amicable remedy' to resolve mining crisis in Goa, says Manohar Parrikar
6 years, 1 month ago

'Legislative cure is fastest, amicable remedy' to resolve mining crisis in Goa, says Manohar Parrikar

Firstpost  

Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar had earlier tabled a calling attention motion on the mining issue during the ongoing budget session that began on Tuesday Panaji: The Goa government Thursday told the state Assembly that it has sought “legislative cure” as the “fastest and amicable remedy” to resolve the current mining crisis in the state. “The state government is consistently …

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 …

A look at Goa, where mining is now banned
7 years ago

A look at Goa, where mining is now banned

The Hindu  

On March 15, all mining activity in Goa, involving iron ore extraction, came to a halt for the second time in nearly two years. This follows the Supreme Court’s order on February 7, cancelling 88 iron ore mining leases in the State that were renewed by the government in 2014-2015 just before the Mines and Minerals Act mandated the auction …

Goa: Stir against mining ban intensifies, protesters lathicharged
7 years ago

Goa: Stir against mining ban intensifies, protesters lathicharged

India TV News  

Goa: Stir against mining ban intensifies, protesters lathicharged BJP MLA from Curchorem constituency in South Goa district Nilesh Cabral and many protesters were injured in the lathicharge, a police officer said. The police today baton-charged mining workers who laid siege to two gateway bridges to Panaji in a bid to march into the city to protest the Supreme Court-imposed ban …

Auctioning mining leases only solution to iron ore extraction in Goa, says Manohar Parrikar
7 years, 1 month ago

Auctioning mining leases only solution to iron ore extraction in Goa, says Manohar Parrikar

Firstpost  

Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar said that there was no other option other than auctioning mining leases to resume iron ore extraction in the state, which is set to stop from March due to a Supreme Court order Panaji: Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar said that there was no other option other than auctioning mining leases to resume iron ore …

Goa's iron ore mining industry will be back on its feet by year-end, says Manohar Parrikar
7 years, 1 month ago

Goa's iron ore mining industry will be back on its feet by year-end, says Manohar Parrikar

Firstpost  

The Goa government is hopeful that the iron ore mining industry, which is foreseeing a crisis, would be “back on its feet” by this year-end, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Panaji: The Goa government is hopeful that the iron ore mining industry, which is foreseeing a crisis, would be “back on its feet” by this year-end, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar …

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 cancels all mining leases in Goa: Order leaves state BJP govt red faced
7 years, 1 month ago

SC cancels all mining leases in Goa: Order leaves state BJP govt red faced

Hindustan Times  

The apex court verdict that cancelled 88 mining leases, cleared in 2015, comes as an embarrassment to the Manohar Parrikar-led Bharatiya Janata Party government in Goa. Supreme Court cancelled 88 mining leases given by Goa government for violating procedure on Wednesday. In 2015, the Goa government cleared second renewal for 88 mining leases for 20 years. Since 2012 till date, …

SC cancels 88 mining leases in Goa from March 16
7 years, 1 month ago

SC cancels 88 mining leases in Goa from March 16

The Quint  

New Delhi, Feb 7 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 of mining leases.Cancelling the leases that were renewed for 20 years from 2007, a bench of Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta said that …

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: Even If State Renewal Struck Down, Leases Deemed To Be Extended Till 2020, Argues ASG Nadkarni
7 years, 4 months ago

Illegal Mining In Goa: Even If State Renewal Struck Down, Leases Deemed To Be Extended Till 2020, Argues ASG Nadkarni

Live Law  

The Supreme Court division bench of Justices Madan B. Lokur and Deepak Gupta today resumed the hearing on the challenge posed by Goa Foundation, a non-profit organization, to the renewal of 88 iron ore mining leases by the state of Goa in January, 2015.The arguments opened with Advocate Mr. Prashant Bhushan contending, on behalf of Goa Foundation, that immediately upon …

Illegal Mining In Goa: Even If State Renewal Struck Down, Leases Deemed To Be Extended Till 2020, Argues ASG Nadkarni
7 years, 4 months ago

Illegal Mining In Goa: Even If State Renewal Struck Down, Leases Deemed To Be Extended Till 2020, Argues ASG Nadkarni

Live Law  

The Supreme Court division bench of Justices Madan B. Lokur and Deepak Gupta today resumed the hearing on the challenge posed by Goa Foundation, a non-profit organization, to the renewal of 88 iron ore mining leases by the state of Goa in January, 2015.The arguments opened with Advocate Mr. Prashant Bhushan contending, on behalf of Goa Foundation, that immediately upon …

PIL challenging mining lease renewals in Goa: SC issues notice to State Government and mining companies
9 years, 4 months ago

PIL challenging mining lease renewals in Goa: SC issues notice to State Government and mining companies

Live Law  

A Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Khehar has issued notice to Goa Government and all mining companies in Goa on a Public Interest Litigation filed through Advocate Prashant Bhushan. The High Court had then directed the State of Goa to “execute the lease deeds under Section 8 of the MMDR Act in favour of the petitioners/lease holders who/which have …

Goa mining industry welcomes renewal of iron ore leases
10 years, 4 months ago

Goa mining industry welcomes renewal of iron ore leases

India TV News  

New Delhi: The mining industry and its dependents have welcomed Goa government's move to renew the leases for resumption of iron ore tapping, suspended for last two years following a Supreme Court order. "The news with regard to the renewal of certain lease areas is a positive step towards commencement of the sector, which has been in suspended animation for …

Bauxite mining issue generates heat in Agency
10 years, 11 months ago

Bauxite mining issue generates heat in Agency

The Hindu  

Bauxite mining in the Scheduled Areas, a contentious issue which has been agitating the tribal people living Visakhapatnam and East Godavari districts, and neighbouring Odisha, for nearly a decade, is generating heat with general elections less than a month away. People in the affected areas of Araku, Chintapalle, GK Veedhi, Sapparla, and Rampachodavaram are insisting on a firm assurance from …

Goa Govt ready for auctioning of mining leases
12 years 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, …

Goa mining ban: Govt to offer financial packages to affected workers
12 years, 2 months ago

Goa mining ban: Govt to offer financial packages to affected workers

Firstpost  

The Goa government is working on a financial package for people in the state’s mining belt who have lost jobs or ancillary businesses following the ban on iron ore mining, Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo announced on Monday. Panaji: The Goa government is working on a financial package for people in the state’s mining belt who have lost jobs or ancillary …

Goa facing severe recession due to mining crisis
12 years, 5 months ago

Goa facing severe recession due to mining crisis

India TV News  

Panaji, Oct 14: With chances of revival of mining industry in Goa in near future appearing remote, the downturn has begun showing its impact on those who are dependent on the sector for survival. People living in the iron ore rich mining belt are bearing the brunt of closure of the mining leases although the state government has assured financial …

93 Goa mining leases suspended, says Jayanthi
12 years, 6 months ago

93 Goa mining leases suspended, says Jayanthi

The Hindu  

Calling the Goa government’s announcement earlier this week to suspend mining operations “an eyewash and attempt to fool the people,” Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan on Wednesday said her Ministry had suspended the Environment Clearances to the 93 mining leases in the State. Reacting to the Justice Shah Commission report on illegal mining, Ms. Natarajan said action would be taken after …

Environment ministry suspends all mining leases in Goa
12 years, 6 months ago

Environment ministry suspends all mining leases in Goa

Firstpost  

The Union Ministry of Environment and Forest today suspended the environment clearances of all the 93 mining leases in Goa asking the mine owners to submit the relevant documents. The mine owners will have to submit their documents which are required for getting the environment clearances, Minister of Environment and Forest Jayanti Natarajan said. Justice M B Shah Commission, in …

Goa miners in limbo after expiry of green clearances
13 years, 4 months ago

Goa miners in limbo after expiry of green clearances

The Hindu  

The fate of 45 mines in Goa hangs in balance as the environmental clearances granted to them by the Ministry of Environment and Forests being expired and Centre imposing a moratorium on fresh approvals. An NGO, Goa Foundation, which had moved the Bombay High Court bench in Panaji seeking closure of the mines violating the norms said “it is doubtful …

Mining season in Goa draws to an end amid protests
13 years, 10 months ago

Mining season in Goa draws to an end amid protests

The Hindu  

May 26, 2011 11:52 am | Updated November 17, 2021 07:16 am IST - Panaji As the mining season in Goa winds down to a close ahead of the monsoon, industry players hope to put the protests by locals against illegal ore extraction and truckers’ strikes that hurt their profitability behind them. Goa Mineral Ore Exporters’ Association Secretary Glen Kalavampara …

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