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

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The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a Steel Ministry’s petition seeking relaxation of the limits of permissible production of mines currently functional in Karnataka. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a Steel Ministry’s petition seeking relaxation of the limits of permissible production of mines currently functional in Karnataka. A three-judge forest bench headed by Justice AK Patnaik did not accept the plea of the ministry after an NGO from Karnataka raised objection saying the application was aimed at seeking review of the apex court’s 18 April, 2013 verdict. Subsequently after imposing the limit in April 2012, the apex court on 18 April, 2013 had ordered “complete closure” of mines categorised as having maximum illegalities in Bellary, Tumkur and Chitradurga districts in Karnataka, saying illegal mining there has played “havoc” with the economy and has had “a chilling and crippling effect on ecology and environment”.

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SC refuses to lift ban on mining in Uttarakhand district
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SC refuses to lift ban on mining in Uttarakhand district

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with a judicial order suspending all mining activities in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district, citing alarming findings of environmental degradation and safety risks detailed in a report submitted by court commissioners. SC refuses to lift ban on mining in Uttarakhand district A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and justices Sanjay Kumar …

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, …

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 …

SC Issues Notice In Jharkhand Govt's Plea Against Centre's Coal Block Auction
4 years, 8 months ago

SC Issues Notice In Jharkhand Govt's Plea Against Centre's Coal Block Auction

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice in the plea filed by Jharkhand Government against the launch of auction process of coal blocks for purposes of commercial mining by the Prime Minister.A bench of CJI SA Bobde, N Subhash Reddy & AS Bopanna while issuing notice in the matter stated that apart from being inclined to hear the case, it …

Supreme Court allows Karnataka govt to file appeal against high court order on iron ore mining in state
6 years, 1 month ago

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

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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 …

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 …

Supreme Court dismisses petitions filed against Coal Ordinance, maintains last date to pay penalty is December 31
10 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court dismisses petitions filed against Coal Ordinance, maintains last date to pay penalty is December 31

Live Law  

Hearing the petitions filed by Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation Ltd along with another firm in relation to the Coal Ordinance, the three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Madan B Lokur dismissed the appeals.A separate petition, filed by Jindal Steel Ltd and Jindal Steel and Power Ltd on the issue was also dismissed. Hearing the petitions filed by …

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 …

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

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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 …

SC to hear plea on Justice Shah panel extension
11 years, 5 months ago

SC to hear plea on Justice Shah panel extension

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on Monday a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to extend by one year the tenure of the Justice M B Shah panel inquiring into mining-related issues New Delhi: The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on Monday a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to extend by one year the …

SC questions lack of regulatory measure to curb illegal mining
11 years, 5 months ago

SC questions lack of regulatory measure to curb illegal mining

India TV News  

New Delhi: Taking note of Goa's plea of “zero tolerance” against illegal mining, the Supreme Court today asked the state government as to why there was no regulatory mechanism in place to check illegal iron ore extraction there. “They knew what was happening. If you have bonafide intentions then don't you think that some regulatory mechanism should have been in …

'Karnataka mines will take at least 2 years to be operational'
11 years, 7 months ago

'Karnataka mines will take at least 2 years to be operational'

Firstpost  

Iron ore mining in Karnataka will take a minimum of two years to become fully operational after the Supreme Court verdict allowed resumption of mining at category-A & B mines in the state, an industry official has said. Mumbai: Iron ore mining in Karnataka will take a minimum of two years to become fully operational after the Supreme Court verdict …

'Karnataka mines will take at least 2 years to be operational'
11 years, 10 months ago

'Karnataka mines will take at least 2 years to be operational'

Firstpost  

Iron ore mining in Karnataka will take a minimum of two years to become fully operational after the Supreme Court verdict allowed resumption of mining at category-A & B mines in the state, an industry official has said. Mumbai: Iron ore mining in Karnataka will take a minimum of two years to become fully operational after the Supreme Court verdict …

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 …

Supreme Court accepts panel recommendations on mining in Karnataka
12 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court accepts panel recommendations on mining in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday accepted the recommendations of a Central Empowered Committee, appointed by it, which had suggested that no new mining leases should be granted in Bellary, Tumkur and Chitradurga districts of Karnataka unless rehabilitation plans for the existing leases were executed. A forest bench headed by Chief Justice S. H. Kapadia directed the implementation of Reclamation and …

Mines Ministry to fast track mineral concessions
13 years, 5 months ago

Mines Ministry to fast track mineral concessions

The Hindu  

Seeking to address the issue of illegal mining practices, the Mines Ministry has drawn up plans to tighten state-level governance machinery for eradicating delays in the grant of mineral concessions. Other issues discussed in the meeting include use of satellite imagery to help curb illegal mining through detection of lease area violations and plugging loopholes in the royalty collection system. …

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 …

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