2012 (5) TMI 850 - SC - Indian Laws

Summary

Issues involved: CEC Report dated 20th April, 2012; CEC Report dated 27th April, 2012; Rehabilitation and Reclamation; Response in I.A. No.7/2011 in W.P. (C) No.562/2009.

CEC Report dated 20th April, 2012:
The Supreme Court heard senior counsels for various parties and reserved orders. Counsel were directed to provide a common compilation by a specified date.

CEC Report dated 27th April, 2012:
The Court directed the preservation of documents by Lokayukta, Karnataka; State of Karnataka; and Customs Department related to the CEC Report dated 27th April, 2012, pending further proceedings. The Central Empowered Committee was tasked with providing a list of relevant documents to the authorities.

Rehabilitation and Reclamation:
In clarification of a previous order, the Court granted liberty to the Central Empowered Committee to take necessary steps for the implementation of the Rehabilitation and Reclamation Plan.

Response in I.A. No.7/2011 in W.P. (C) No.562/2009:
After hearing arguments from both sides, the Court granted a prayer related to the sale of Manganese Ore mined by SANDUR in specific mining lease numbers through e-auction, with an exemption for captive consumption and supply to subsidiary companies.