No govt has the right to mine coal in eco-sensitive zones, observes SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that if an area falls under eco sensitive zone then neither the Centre nor the state government will have the right to mine it.
The remark was made by the top court which was hearing Jharkhand government’s pleas challenging the Centre’s decision to auction coal blocks for commercial mining.
The apex court court said prima facie Central government is entitled to auction the coal blocks in the state.
However, it said that to find out if the areas in question are eco-sensitive or not, it may send some experts.
