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Goa mining ban: SC to regularly hear case; miners relieved

Supreme Court's decision to regularly hear the matter of Goa mining ban case will bring relief to Goa miners and Sesa Goa.

September 17, 2013 / 11:10 IST
     
     
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    It is a huge relief for Goa miners and Sesa Goa in particular as the Supreme Court (SC) will regularly hear the matter of Goa mining ban case, reports CNBC-TV18’s Anshu Sharma.

    Also read: Can use Goa's 8-10MT inventory once ban is lifted: Sesa Goa


    Last year, the state of Goa and Supreme Court had imposed mining ban in the state after MB Shah Commission report was submitted citing illegal mining practices in the state.


    This ban caused about USD 8 billion loss of revenue to both the central and the state government. At present about 4-6 million tonne iron ore is lying idle in the state, which is dependent on exports of these iron ore.

    first published: Sep 17, 2013 08:44 am

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