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Supreme Court imposes 100% penalty on illegal mining in Odisha
Dealing a body blow to the mining companies that unlawfully raised huge quantities of iron ore and manganese ore, the Supreme Court today called for recovery of 100 per cent compensation in lieu of the excess ore lifted.Disposing off a writ petition filed by Common Cause in a case of rampant illegal mining in Odisha, the apex court ruled that there can be no compromise on the quantum of compensation that should be recovered from any defaulting lessee - it should be 100 per cent. Though the Supreme Court appointed central empowered committee (CEC) in its report on illegal mining in the state had recommended realisation of only 30 per cent of the illegally excavated ore, the Supreme Court has categorically ordered for recovery of the full price.A clutch of miners - both captive and non-captive have to cough up the penalty as a result of this order. Mining companies in dock include Tata Steel, Essel Mining & Industries Ltd, Indrani Patnaik, Rungta Mines, Serajuddin & Company and .
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Govt using satellites to keep a check on illegal mining
Illegal mining data is quickly passed on to the state governments for action, the Union govt said
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No excess mining in 2015-16: Mines ministry
According to Section 5(2)(b) of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act), a mining plan is essential for grant of mining lease for major minerals
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