tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8754026062319008530.post8995532253854767172..comments2023-10-27T14:32:31.330+05:30Comments on MAND - an adivasi-rights research and resource centre: Panel flays 3 depts for illegal mining in StateMANDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07228423045409612374noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8754026062319008530.post-46545578689104536752009-09-15T20:26:24.990+05:302009-09-15T20:26:24.990+05:30Barring a few continously working since Liberation...Barring a few continously working since Liberation, all other mines which were not working or had stopped working for a period of 2 years at a stretch have no valid lease. This is as per rule 28(1) of MCR1960. Also, as per this rule, state Govt. must issue order to that effect. But, the State Govt. has not done so for 50 years.<br />As for deemed clause is concerned, it is not applicable to mines in Goa, at all. But the Mining Deptt. uses the same and allow mine-owners to continue and always stating that renewal of lease is "Under Process" for years and years together.<br />The State Pollution Control Board gives no objection certificate to produce lakhs of tonnes of ore, without even visiting mine-site.<br />shankar jog, Sancordem, Goa.Shankar Jog, Sancordem, Goahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03545134351698741736noreply@blogger.com