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Supreme Court of India Says Karnataka Iron Ore Ban Not Forever

By Joel ScanlonJan 23 2011

The Supreme Court of India told the state government of Karnataka that it could not keep up an iron ore transportation ban forever. The ban which was imposed by the state government in an effort to stem illegal mining and export of iron ore was issued last year in July.

MSPL Ltd., Sesa Goa, SB Minerals and Mineral Enterprises Ltd had challenged the order of Karnataka state government on which notice was issued and state's reply was sought by apex court on November 26.

The Supreme Court said that it was giving two weeks to the state government to notify the rules or evolve any alternative mechanism to allow iron ore export from Karnataka. The ban was originally imposed for six months and that period will end in January 2011 end.

Supreme Court Bench of Justice V. Raveendran and Justice AK Patnaik said that the illegal mining can be stopped but the ban on export cannot continue forever. On behalf of the state of Karnataka Senior counsel KV Viswanathan assisted by advocate Anitha Shenoy told the court that the Karnataka government had already framed rules and was ready to notify them.

The case will have its next hearing in the first week of February.

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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