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Issues involved: Determination of right to mining iron ore, challenge to state order suspending mining operations, consideration of C.E.C. report, demarcation of mining lease boundaries, dispute between states over boundaries, recommendations of the Committee, permission for mining in undisputed areas.
Summary: 1. The respondent challenged the state order suspending mining operations based on C.E.C. report. High Court granted interim relief, but Supreme Court directed High Court to consider the matter on merits within four weeks, maintaining the interim order. 2. High Court allowed the writ petitions filed by the respondent, setting aside the challenged orders. State appealed to Supreme Court, leading to the maintenance of status quo till boundaries were determined by experts. 3. An interim order directed the demarcation of mining lease boundaries by a team, with a prohibition on mining operations until completion. The Committee submitted interim and final reports with recommendations for review and demarcation of lease sketches. 4. After considering the recommendations, the Court allowed mining in undisputed areas only, with strict conditions and oversight by the Committee. The parties were directed to cooperate in the demarcation process, with a timeline set for completion. 5. The interim order was modified, allowing mining in undisputed areas under specified conditions, with the Committee overseeing the demarcation process. Parties were instructed to cooperate and not hinder the demarcation work.
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