AP HC stays ₹1334 cr demand against Jaiprakash Power in sand mining case, ET LegalWorld
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has stayed the order demanding around ₹1334 crores from the Authority against Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited in a case related to the alleged illegal extraction, storage, transportation, and selling of sand in the State of Andhra Pradesh. The court has allowed the writ petition on the grounds that the […]
SC sets aside NGT order imposing Rs 3 crore fine on mining firm, ET LegalWorld
The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside an NGT order imposing around Rs 3 crore fine on M/s Govardhan Mines and Minerals as compensation for damages to the environment on account of illegal stone mining activities in the Dadam Hills of Tosham at Bhiwani, Haryana. Asking the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to deal with the […]
Supreme Court Grants Relief for Mining Operations in Rajasthan, Protects 15 Lakh Jobs, ET LegalWorld
Supreme Court of India on Friday granted interim relief to Rajasthan govt by extending the deadline for compliance with an order from National Green Tribunal (NGT) that mandated the shutdown of nearly 23,000 mines in the state. The SC’s order allowed mining operations to proceed, sparing potential disruption to an industry supporting around 15 lakh […]
NGT pulls up UP authorities for mining nod in turtle sanctuary, ET LegalWorld
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has castigated three district magistrates of Uttar Pradesh and the member secretary of the state’s pollution control board for granting permission “in a mechanical manner” for mining works in the state’s turtle wildlife sanctuary. Issuance of clearances and grant of permission for such activities in the prohibited areas was not […]
Brazil environmental disaster victims take case against mining giant BHP to UK court, ET LegalWorld
Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster were taking their case for compensation to a UK court on Monday, almost nine years after tons of toxic mining waste poured into a major waterway, killing 19 people and devastating local communities. The class action lawsuit at the High Court in London seeks an estimated 36 billion pounds […]
Madras High Court Rejects Call for Committee to Halt Waterbody Mining, ET LegalWorld
Madras high court has dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the state to constitute a committee to prevent encroachments and sand mining activities in waterbodies. The court was hearing a public interest litigation filed by K K Ramesh. The petitioner also sought a direction to initiate criminal action against erring officials who collude with […]
Grands Mining vs The State Of Jharkhand on 23 September, 2024
Jharkhand High Court Grands Mining vs The State Of Jharkhand on 23 September, 2024 Author: Sujit Narayan Prasad Bench: Sujit Narayan Prasad IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P. (C) No. 2360 of 2022 —- GRANDS MINING, (A Partnership firm), having its office at GE/16, City Centre, Sector-4, Bokaro Steel City, P.O. and […]
NMDC slapped with ₹1620 crore penalty for mining lease violations in Chhattisgarh, ET LegalWorld
In a major development, Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district administration has imposed a penalty of over Rs 1620.49 crores on the public sector National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), which has its iron ore mining operations at Kirandul in the Bastar region, for allegedly violating mining lease conditions. Dantewada collector Mayank Chaturvedi has issued a notice to NMDC […]