Won't pass order in favour of mining lease holders for now, says SC on Aravalli row
India, May 16 -- The Supreme Court on Friday said it won't pass any order in favour of mining lease holders for now, as it has been getting "quite disturbing" feedback regarding mining in the Aravalli hills and range.
The apex court said there were specific ecological issues and in February, it had asked the environment ministry and other stakeholders to suggest names of domain experts for a panel to define the Aravalli hills and ranges.
"We will not hear this matter in a piecemeal (manner). We will not permit any activity unless we are fully satisfied," a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said after the matter, listed for hearing on Friday, was mentioned.
The top court is hearing a suo motu case titled "In ...
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