"The whole problem arises since governments don't put economic value to a forest. We don't want to stop developmental projects in the country but we can't have natural wealth of the forests eroded," #CJI tells Attorney General while hearing #Jharkhand Govt's suit against Centre.
#Jharkhand Govt has challenged the Centre's decision for virtual auction process of 41 coal blocks for commercial mining in the state.
As #SupremeCourt mulls a panel of experts to assess the environmental aspect with regard to mining, Attorney General opposes the proposition.
As #SupremeCourt mulls a panel of experts to assess the environmental aspect with regard to mining, Attorney General opposes the proposition.
#Jharkhand Govt submits in the #SupremeCourt that all seven areas, where commercial mining is being proposed, fall in the eco-sensitive zone.
#CJI tells AG the court's conscience must be satisfied about the environmental aspect & hence the Centre should hold its hands for now.
#CJI tells AG the court's conscience must be satisfied about the environmental aspect & hence the Centre should hold its hands for now.
AG resists the court's suggestion, points out the state govt was perfectly fine with the auction & their only concern was regarding their share in the auction. Venugopal says auction shouldn't be stopped since it would affect the all India process.
#CJI observes SC is contemplating directions against mining in any part of the country if the mining falls within a radius of 50 km of eco-sensitive zones.
Venugopal retorts this will impact development & industrialisation. He adds SC already have passed judgments on this aspect
Venugopal retorts this will impact development & industrialisation. He adds SC already have passed judgments on this aspect
On a request by AG, #SupremeCourt defers the matter to Friday for a detailed hearing on all aspects, including setting up of a committee to assess environmental aspects of commercial mining.
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