SC seeks reply from Centre, 5 states on plea alleging illegal sand mining
SC seeks reply from Centre, 5 states on plea alleging illegal sand mining Plea alleges states doing little to curb illegal mining, seeks CBI inquiry, cancellation of mine licenses Current Affairs :- The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued see and looked for the reaction of the focal government and five states – Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh – on a request looking for examination concerning progressing illicit sand mining in these spaces. The states, the request claims, have been not able check the hazard of illicit sand mining which has prompted huge ecological debasement throughout the years. A three-judge Bench of the top court headed by Justice S A Bobde at first requested that the solicitor approach the high court, however later issued notification to the respondents, including the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). “Unlawful sand mining exercises include the nearby mafia which likewise uses arms and weapons to run the racket of...