NGT | Allegations of Illegal Mining Raise Environmental Concerns in Odisha
Subcommittees tasked to investigate and report for further hearing
In a momentous turn of events on the 22nd of January 2024, the Eastern Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) orchestrated an investigative symphony, delving into two intricate mining-related litigations emanating from the mineral-rich landscapes of Odisha. This legal odyssey, deftly navigated by the erudite Sankar Prasad Pani, Advocate for the Applicants, has spotlighted potential transgressions against the environmental tapestry and clandestine forays into the realm of illegal mining activities.