Babu Lal and Ors. v. State of Rajasthan
Case brief
What is this about?
The NGT Central Zone Bench heard an application for non-compliance of its 2022 order directing the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board and District Magistrate, Ajmer to take remedial steps for illegal mining and encroachment in village Nizampura. The earlier Joint Committee report found mining pits of 10-20 feet depth (not 100 feet as alleged) and overburden stacked on grazing land boundaries, which was subsequently removed. The mining lease (No. 44/2009) held by Khushboo Sen for quartz and feldspar is valid until 2061. The Tribunal disposed of the application, directing strict compliance with the reclamation plan and EC conditions, including phased plantation, overburden management, fencing of pits, and periodic monitoring by the State PCB.
What did the court decide?
Directions issued for strict compliance with reclamation plan and EC conditions, phased plantation, overburden management, pit fencing, and periodic monitoring by State PCB.