Will Implement Remedial Measures To Check Illegal Mining Activities In Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve: Assam Govt Assures High Court
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Will Implement Remedial Measures To Check Illegal Mining Activities In Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve: Assam Govt Assures High Court

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The Gauhati High Court on Tuesday was informed that the Assam Government has decided to implement, in phased manner, the recommendations and the remedial measures suggested by the One-Man Enquiry Commission for the purpose of checking the illegal mining activities in the Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve at Patkai Hills. The division bench of Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Suman Shyam was hearing a Suo Moto PIL in respect of the illegal mining at Patkai Hills in which it was pleaded that Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve of which Saleki is a part, is the largest rainforest in India and stretches for 575 sq. The Additional Advocate General of Assam appearing for the State submitted that the State Government vide notification dated June 15, 2021 has declared the Dehing Patkai area as National Park which comprises of district Tinsukia and Dibrugarh and Forest Division of Digboi and Dibrugarh. It was further submitted that the State Government will take steps in phase manner on the suggested remedial measures to check the illegal coal mining activities in the area and will make every endeavour to complete those remedial measures at the earliest.

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Gauhati High Court Asks Principal Secretary, DGP About Steps Taken To Stop Illegal Coal Mining In Assam Forest
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The Gauhati High Court on Monday asked the State Authorities, whether there is any provision under the existing mineral rules for taking action against the erring contractor, who has flouted the conditions of the lease or has illegally extracted the minor minerals out of the scope of the contract. The division bench comprising the Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice …

Illegal Coal Mining: Gauhati High Court Orders Protection Of Ahom Historical Monuments
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Illegal Coal Mining: Gauhati High Court Orders Protection Of Ahom Historical Monuments

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Take decisive action against illegal coal mining: Assam Jatiya Parishad to PM
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Take decisive action against illegal coal mining: Assam Jatiya Parishad to PM

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Solid Waste 'Mismanagement' In Assam: Gauhati High Court Seeks Response From Union Environment Ministry, CPCB
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Solid Waste 'Mismanagement' In Assam: Gauhati High Court Seeks Response From Union Environment Ministry, CPCB

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Encroachment Of Heritage Sites Related To Ahom Dynasty Going On Unabated Due To Absence Of Any Protective Steps By State: Gauhati High Court
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Encroachment Of Heritage Sites Related To Ahom Dynasty Going On Unabated Due To Absence Of Any Protective Steps By State: Gauhati High Court

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Gauhati High Court Seeks ATR On Alleged Illegal Encroachments In Tipam Hills
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Gauhati High Court Seeks ATR On Alleged Illegal Encroachments In Tipam Hills

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Judicial survey of coal mining site in Assam elephant reserve ordered
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Judicial survey of coal mining site in Assam elephant reserve ordered

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Cry for coal mining ban in Assam forest gets shriller
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Cry for coal mining ban in Assam forest gets shriller

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NBWL nod for coal mining in Assam elephant reserve
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NBWL nod for coal mining in Assam elephant reserve

The Hindu  

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

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

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