Perturbed by the cases of illegal mining in mineral rich states like Karnataka, Orissa and Goa the Union government plans to set up the National Mining Regulatory Authority (NMRA) through an ordinance under the existing Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act.
The proposal of an independent regulatory authority is seen as a response to the increased allegations of illegal mining in as many as seven states. The mining regulator will have the powers to investigate and prosecute those involved in illegal mining.
The independent regulator proposed to be set up, will be able to take stringent measures to curb illegal mining such as blacklisting those found guilty and holding special courts. A draft prepared by the Group of Ministers (GoM) in this regard intends to invest the authority with the powers of a civil court and its officials will have responsibilities similar to the state police. NMRA will be authorized to impose Rs 5 lakh fine for the first violation and for subsequent violations, the fine could be as high as Rs 10 lakh.
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The proposal of an independent regulatory authority is seen as a response to the increased allegations of illegal mining in as many as seven states. The mining regulator will have the powers to investigate and prosecute those involved in illegal mining.
The independent regulator proposed to be set up, will be able to take stringent measures to curb illegal mining such as blacklisting those found guilty and holding special courts. A draft prepared by the Group of Ministers (GoM) in this regard intends to invest the authority with the powers of a civil court and its officials will have responsibilities similar to the state police. NMRA will be authorized to impose Rs 5 lakh fine for the first violation and for subsequent violations, the fine could be as high as Rs 10 lakh.
For more details, visit us at Mining Regulator
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