Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
The newly expanded Cabinet, at its first meeting on Tuesday, is expected to discuss the recommendations of the sub-committee on mining. It may take some time before a formal policy on mining is approved by the Cabinet as all ministers in the sub-committee are not in favour of a Punjab …
The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has asked the government to take a fresh look at the Mines Act, 1952 to contain the alarming spread of occupational diseases and effectively deal with violators. The commission has recommended the constitution of an independent agency with adequate powers to deal with …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Himmat Singh Shekhawat & Others Vs State of Rajasthan & Others dated 13/01/2015 regarding rampant illegal sand mining in the Yamuna riverbed going on in violation of law, without taking prior Environmental Clearance.
The government has marked the report as ‘secret’ The Supreme Court has ordered the Centre to file copies of the Justice Shah Commission report on illegal iron ore mining in Odisha. The government had marked the report as ‘secret’ and decided not to put it in public domain until it …
All mine owners not complying with the safety norms for their workers are likely to face ban of their activities. A decision in this regard was taken by chief secretary C K Mathew on Wednesday during a meeting with mines, labour and finance departments along with mine workers. Despite issuing …
JAIPUR: The United Nations (UN) Human Rights report - 2012 gives an account of the unhealthy and exploitative conditions of mine workers in the state. Published by the working group on Human Rights in India and the UN (WGHR) for India's review at UN suggests that minimal wages, poor working …
JAIPUR: It could be tough times for mine owners who have not received safety clearance from the state's Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS). A recent directive by the department has sought suitable measures for ensuring that all mines apply for the mandatory clearance soon. Sudhanshu Pant, principal secretary, department …
JAIPUR: In an effort to curb unsafe mining, the state government has decided to conduct training in mines safety in the 19 silicosis-affected districts. The training to lease holders will be imparted by the department of mines and geology in collaboration with the director general of mines safety (DGMS). The …
The draft mining Bill is spot on in proposing excise duty on ore as an instrument to keep tabs on mineral output JAIDEEP MISHRA The push for a credible Lokpal Act, which last fortnight led to parliamentary resolutions extending inprinciple support for probity in public life, does underscore the need …
This report gives insights into the issues faced by the mining sector in India, and suggests the way forward for the industry. The mining sector, in many countries, has been resilient despite the global financial crisis and has contributed substantially to the recovery of their economies. For an emerging country …
The following draft of certain rules further to amend the Coal Mines (Conservation and Development) Rules, 1975 which the Central Government proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 18 of the Coal Mines (Conservation and Development) Act, 1974 (28of 1974), were published as required by sub-section …
This Act may be called the Mines (Amendment) Act, 2011. It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint. In the Mines Act, 1952 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), in the long title, for the words “regulation …
This Act may be called the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 2010. It extends to the whole of India. It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
This act is for the scientific development of mines and minerals under the control of the Union and the regulation of activities connected therewith. It extends to the whole of India. An Act to provide for the scientific development of mines and minerals under the control of the Union and …
