Supreme Court imposes 100% penalty on illegal mining in Odisha

The apex court ruled out CBI probe into unlawful mining in Odisha and other states as well

Dealing a body blow to the mining companies that unlawfully raised huge quantities of iron ore and manganese ore, the Supreme Court on Wednesday called for the recovery of 100 per cent compensation in lieu of the excess ore lifted.

Disposing of 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