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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C. JAYACHANDRAN, J
P.J. ASSOCIATES – Appellant
Versus
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY (SEIAA) KERALA – Respondent
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| 1. the petitioner's claim for environmental clearance was dismissed. (Para 1) |
| 2. the petitioner presented compliance evidence for earlier operations. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 3. the court outlined the process for reconsideration of the petitioner's application. (Para 4) |
JUDGMENT
The petitioner is aggrieved by Exts.P7 and P12 Orders issued by the SEIAA, as per which, petitioner's application for Environmental Clearance (E.C.) was dismissed. Ext.P7 is the original Order which dismissed the E.C. Seeking reconsideration of the same, the petitioner filed Ext.P11 application, which was also dismissed vide Ext.P12.
2. Learned Standing Counsel for SEIAA would submit that the essential reason for rejection vide Ext.P7 is the non-closure of the earlier mines operated by the petitioner, and the resultant situation of forming a cluster.
3. When this matter is taken up for consideration today, learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that mine closure plans, in respect of the earlier mines, have been accepted by the Geologist, pursuant to which the mine closure plan has been implemented. Learned counsel would hand over a copy of an Order, issued by the Geologist dated 23.01.2026, which wo
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