Prabhat Mohan Pandey v. Union of India through Ministry of Forest Environment and Climate Change
Case brief
What is this about?
NGT examined sand mining leases in Dewas and Harda districts alleged to be submerged or unsurveyed. A committee reported most mines are water-submerged and lack EC. Court directed mining department to survey, include submergence data in EIA, and issue Turnaround Orders (TOR) based on verified submergence before Public Hearing. Combined applications disposed with recommendations to follow sustainab
What did the court decide?
Mine department to conduct surveys, include submergence data in EIA reports, verify depth physically, and issue TOR only after verification before Public Hearing.