Karnataka: SC lifts ban on mining in 18 Category A mines

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has lifted the ban on mining in 18 mines in category A in the Karnataka illegal mining case. The court has permitted mining subject to the conditions laid down by it.

However, the ban on three mines belonging to the Reddy brothers stays.

In 2011, the Supreme Court banned iron ore mining in three districts of Karnataka citing environmental concerns, and asked a government body to carry out an environmental impact assessment.

The court has permitted mining in the 18 Category A mines subject to the conditions laid down by it.

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