Supreme Court cancels 49 mining leases in Karnataka

Mangalore Today News Network/NDTV

New Delhi, Apr 18, 2013: Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled 49 mining leases in Karnataka and has the asked Environment Ministry to take action on the report of the Gram sabhas in next two months.

The Apex Court has also asked the Gram sabhas of Rayagada and Kalahandi districts of Odisha to decide in 3 months issues arising out of bauxite mining project in Niyamgiri Hills.

Suspending the illegal iron ore mining on Andhra-Karnataka border, the Court has said that it would remain suspended till demarcation of boundary between the two States is completed.