‘Illegal’ Stone Mining Activities| SC Set Aside NGT Order that Imposed Rs 3 Crore Fine On Mining Company

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday (6th Dec) set aside a National Green Tribunal order that fined M/s Govardhan Mines and Minerals Rs 3 crore for illegal stone mining in Haryana. The Chief Justice noted that the NGT did not adequately consider the mining company’s arguments, which were based on alleged inaccuracies in the committee’s report.