SC directs Rajasthan government to stop illegal mining in Aravalli hills within 48 hours
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Published: Oct 22, 2018, 20:38 IST | Updated: Oct 22, 2018, 20:38 IST
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The Supreme Court Tuesday directed the Rajasthan government to stop illegal mining in a 115.34-hectare area in Aravalli hills within 48 hours.
A bench comprising Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta said it was compelled to pass this order because Rajasthan has taken the issue “very lightly”.
The apex court also referred to a central empowered committee report that 31 hills or hillocks have vanished in the state’s Aravalli area.
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The court was hearing a matter related to illegal mining activities in Aravalli hills.