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Fodder Reserve Mining Permitted - Several sources highlight concerns about the environmental and ecological impact of mining in forest areas, emphasizing that such activities should be regulated strictly or prohibited to protect forests, biodiversity, and historical wealth. For instance, Source One Earth One Life, Represented By Its Legal Cell Director, Tony Thomas VS Ministry of Environment and Forests - Kerala states that mining in protected areas like Muniyattukunnu hill should be either prohibited or allowed only under strict regulations, considering the endangerment of forests and heritage. Similarly, Source Data Ram Yadav VS State of Rajasthan - Rajasthan discusses the diversion of forest land for projects including mining, with conditions that the land be used for agriculture and fodder, indicating the importance of balancing resource use with conservation. Source Ramanjaneyapuram Vg. Agrl. Laboursociety VS Divisional Forest Officer - Andhra Pradesh notes that forest areas can be de-reserved with official recommendations, but also emphasizes the rights of local communities, such as adivasis, to land they have inhabited for generations.
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Legal and Regulatory Framework - Several sources underscore that mining activities on reserve forests are generally prohibited unless specific legal procedures and environmental clearances are followed. For example, Source ONE EARTH ONE LIFE Vs MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS - Kerala explicitly states that quarrying on reserve forest land is prohibited, requiring detailed surveys before any activity. Source T. N. GODAVARMAN THIRUMULPAD VS Union Of India - Supreme Court emphasizes that no forest should be mined without government-approved management plans aligned with national policies, and that environmental and conservation considerations should be paramount. Additionally, statutory provisions from Land Revenue Codes (Source Rajesh VS State of Maharashtra - Bombay) regulate the granting of mining leases, with stipulations for environmental safeguards and community rights.
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Environmental and Conservation Concerns - Multiple sources highlight the risks of mining activities endangering forests, wildlife sanctuaries, and ecological balance. Source One Earth One Life, Represented By Its Legal Cell Director, Tony Thomas VS Ministry of Environment and Forests - Kerala warns against endangering the state's forest wealth even with permitted mining, advocating for strict regulation or prohibition. Source In Re: T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad VS Union of India - Supreme Court discusses the importance of protecting habitats like Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary, where mining is partially permitted but with safeguards to minimize ecological damage. The overarching consensus is that mining should be conducted sustainably, with stringent monitoring and adherence to environmental norms to prevent ecological degradation.
Analysis and Conclusion - The collective insights from these sources indicate that while mining and resource extraction are economically significant, they pose substantial threats to forest ecosystems, biodiversity, and community rights. Permitted mining activities are generally subject to strict legal, environmental, and regulatory conditions, with a strong emphasis on conservation and sustainable development. Any approval for mining in forest areas must be preceded by comprehensive surveys, environmental impact assessments, and adherence to national policies, ensuring that ecological and social interests are adequately protected.
Search Results for "Fodder Reserve Mining Permitted"
2003 0 Supreme(AP) 577 • India - Andhra Pradesh
V.V.S.RAO
other officials inspected Forest Blocks I, II and III of forest section and allegedly recommended that 60 to 75% of area can be de-reserved ... (including renewal of mining leases ). ... The members of the petitioner society were permitted to open a joint account in under vana Samrakshana Samithi scheme ( vss scheme for brevity ). Therefore, the respondents cannot forcibly evict them from the land. ... It was contended that for generations adivasis and other backward classes were living in the jungle, cleared the forest land surroundin....
2018 0 Supreme(Ker) 585 • India - Kerala
" Renewal of the mining lease be considered only after an effective survey of the concerned area is carried ... The focus of their interest in this case is the conservation of the hill, "Muniyattukunnu", which is part of Reserve Forest and where ... However, quarrying activities in those lands should either be prohibited altogether or should be permitted only under strict regulatory ... Endangering the forest and historical wealth of the State even with permitted mining operations in the protected area....
2004 4 Supreme 685 • India - Supreme Court
Y.K.SABHARWAL, H.K.SEMA
The mining activity can be permitted only on the basis of sustainable development and on compliance of stringent conditions. ... justified-Whether mining activity deserves to be absolutely banned or permitted on compliance of stringent conditions and by monitoring ... operation on Badkal Lake and Surajkund-Explosives are being used for rock blasting for the purpose of mining-Unscientific mining ... Mining activities are permitted in a manner which is....
2015 0 Supreme(Raj) 40 • India - Rajasthan
SUNIL AMBWANI, PRAKASH GUPTA
Forest (F.C.Division) dated for diversion of a subject land - Categories relates to projects/activities which are in nature of mining ... Forest Department, relocation and resettlement have been made with a condition that land will be used for agriculture and to meet fodder ... been rehabilitated as land is adjacent to National Highway - Held, Diversion of 222.67 hectares of forest land of Nangla Rundh (Reserved ... The land is mainly used for agriculture and it was so developed that it meets the fodder requirement of th....
2018 Supreme(Online)(KER) 10291 • India - High Court of Kerala
, ACJ, , J
Final Decision: Quarrying activities on reserve forest land are prohibited; the state must conduct a detailed survey before ... Ratio Decidendi: Lands declared reserve forest remain protected regardless of prior assignment; quarrying necessitates strict ... Regularisation of Occupation of Forest Lands prior to 1.1.1977) Special Rules, 1993 - The court emphasized that quarrying activities on reserve ... Endangering the forest and historical wealth of the State even with permitted mining operations in t....
2018 0 Supreme(Ker) 520 • India - Kerala
Endangering the forest and historical wealth of the State even with permitted mining operations in the protected area can hardly be allowed. ... (Respondent No.13) permitted extraction and removal of granite to the lease-holder. ... However, when the cultivation area and inhibited areas stand in close proximity to the rocky land where quarrying operations have been permitted, it would be foolish to assume that quarrying and mining activities can be carried out without any negative impact in the surround....
2025 0 Supreme(SC) 1925 • India - Supreme Court
B. R. GAVAI, K. VINOD CHANDRAN
The modifications proposed by the State are partially permitted after recognizing the importance of the habitat. ... of Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary, encompassing approximately 31,468.25 hectares, mandated, excluding six compartments involved in mining ... Government of Jharkhand's affidavit indicates a commitment to protect the Saranda area, though it expressed concerns regarding mining ... These may also be grown along with fuel and fodder species on community lands not required for pasture purposes, and by the Forest De....
2005 0 Supreme(SC) 1242 • India - Supreme Court
Y.K.SABHARWAL, S.H.KAPADIA, ARIJIT PASAYAT
No forest should be permitted to be worked without the Government having approved the management plan, which should be in a prescribed format and in keeping with the National Forest Policy. ... Construction of dams and reservoirs, mining and industrial development and expansion of agriculture should be consistent with the need for conservation of trees and forests. ... The· application states that in case of mining, NPV should be calculated at the rate of 10% for the major minerals and 5% for the minor minerals to be levied on the annual ....
2019 0 Supreme(Bom) 2544 • India - Bombay
A.S.CHANDURKAR
Land Revenue Code, 1966 - Section 20, 22 A, 31, 38, 48 and 161 - Land Revenue Code, 1954 - Section 239 and 261 - granted mining ... lease - notice issued - According to petitioner he had applied for grant of mining lease to Collector- After obtaining a no objection ... Thus from the aforesaid statutory provisions of the Code, it can be seen that as regards unalienated lands it is for the Survey Officer to set apart such lands that could be used for free pasturage of village cattle or for grass or fodder reserve. ... let ....
2018 0 Supreme(AP) 710 • India - Andhra Pradesh
RAMESH RANGANATHAN, J.UMA DEVI
226 – Public Interest Litigation – To declare the action of the official respondents in allowing the 8th respondent to continue mining ... the 4th respondent in his proceedings as illegal and arbitrary; and to, consequently, direct the 2nd respondent to terminate the mining ... of the Case: To declare the action of the official respondents in allowing the 8th respondent to continue mining ... reserve forest, and comes out of the Reserve forest at the end of Sarugudu Reserve Forest boun....
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