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NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL BHOPAL (CENTRAL ZONE BENCH)
HON’BLE MR. SHEO KUMAR SINGH, J, HON’BLE DR. A. SENTHIL VEL, ACJ
Mr. Mani Ram Saini – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan, through Secretary, Environment Department, Government of Rajasthan – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. illegal stone mining affecting environment and health. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. claims of environmental harm from mining operations. (Para 5 , 9 , 11) |
| 3. court's observations on regulatory compliance. (Para 6 , 12 , 18) |
| 4. definition and implications of 'residential area'. (Para 10 , 15 , 20) |
| 5. decreed actions to mitigate pollution and harm. (Para 22 , 23) |
JUDGMENT
1. The grievance of the Applicant is that illegal stone mining is carried out by M/s Global Stone Crusher at hill top of Modi Pahadi in violation of environmental norms at village Modi Post Mehada Jatuwas, Tehsil Khetedi District-Neem Ka Thana, Rajasthan. The alleged mining site is located at a distance of 100-150 meters from residential area, 50 meters from a Johad (Pond), Anganwadi Centre and one Balaji Temple, causing damage to environment, property, livestock, agricultural land and serious health hazard to local residents. Heavy blasting & JCB, Poklane machines are used causing cracks in houses. The said mining area on hill is the only one green forest and gouchar land in the village which is getting damaged due to heavy blasting and dust fall. There is danger to the nearby Modi Ilakhar Dam and lowering of groun
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