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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal sand mining at village Rana Majra, District Panipat, Haryana, 21/01/2020

  • 21/01/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Anuj Kumar Vs State of Haryana dated 21/01/2020 regarding allegation of illegal sand mining at village Rana Majra, District Panipat, Haryana.

Haryana State Pollution Control Board in its report has stated that action has been taken under the Haryana Minor Mineral Concession, Stocking and Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules, 2012 and penalty imposed on the owner for illegal mining to the tune of Rs.1,98,019/-. The state PCB has been directed to take further "appropriate action for assessment and recovery of compensation for restoration of environment and may also maintain continued vigil against illegal activities, in accordance with law."