Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal mining within the eco-sensitive zone of Madhav National Park, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, 20/12/2023
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Abhay Jain Vs State of Madhya Pradesh & Others dated 20/12/2023.
The issues raised in the letter petition are illegal minings /stone querying and operation of crushing units in the area falling within the Eco-Sensitive Zone known as Madhav National Park, village Majhera, district Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
A report was called from the authorities concerned and they have admitted that the illegal mining is taking place in forest and revenue areas at village Mazhara, district Shivpuri in violation of environmental rules.
The District Mineral Foundation Shivpuri has sought approvals through DMF portal from the Madhya Pradesh State Mineral Resource Department for proper mining closure and after that District Collector, Shivpuri has also issued notice to realize the environmental compensation from the project proponents on the principle of polluter pays.
Notices have been issued but the compliance has not been submitted till date. Accordingly, the Mineral Department, State of Madhya Pradesh and the Collector Shivpuri is directed to submit the action taken against the violators within three weeks.
The next hearing of the case has been listed for February 20, 2024.