The Supreme Court has reserved its decision in the Karnataka iron ore mining case, pending the outcome of the mining corporations' appeal.
The Supreme Court has deferred its decision on a petition from mining corporations to allow the restart of iron ore extraction and export. The Supreme Court has ordered the Karnataka government, led by Basavaraj Bommai, to give a clear position on the issue by tomorrow.
"Please submit the state cabinet decision as well, and submit it before tomorrow," Chief Justice of India Justice NV Ramanna added. Please respond with a yes or no. "There's nothing in the middle."
"The objective of the writ petition was to safeguard the country," said Dave, who represented the petitioners. It was accomplished. Illegal mining practises have been eliminated. We can't be punished for things that have happened from the beginning of time. The operation of A and B category mines has been approved by the court. Work must be permitted. It should be possible to export. The CEC has recommended that it be permitted."
Prashant Bhushan, a veteran counsel representing NGOs, stated that coal is a natural resource for the entire country. He further stated that according to the Ministry of Steel's affidavit, 120 MT of steel is produced annually, but 192 MT of iron is required annually, hence export is not permitted.
While the Centre claims that iron ore mining is legal, the Karnataka government opposes iron ore export. The Centre's Associate Solicitor General told the Supreme Court that export is permissible and is now regulated exclusively in Karnataka.
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