Odisha to recover ₹1,042 cr. from company for excess iron ore mining
The Hindu
Firm given seven days notice for submission of reply
Odisha’s Directorate of Mines has served a show-cause notice to the Sarada Mines Limited for recovery of ₹1,042 crore towards alleged excess iron ore production in Keonjhar district. Following a Supreme Court order, the company was allowed to resume mining operation in the Thakurani-B Iron Mines in January, 2020. “On verification it has been noticed that you have produced 6l,53,976 metric tonnes during 2020-21, which is 21,53,976 MT higher than approved lowest limit of environment clearance, mining plan and consent to operate,” said the Keonjhar Joint Director in the notice.More Related News