No final nod for renewal of mining leases in Aravalli range be granted without court’s approval: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said Aravalli hill range states will remain barred from granting final permission for renewal of mining leases without obtaining prior approval of the apex court.

The Aravalli range is spread across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat.

While hearing two fresh applications for renewal of mining licences, the top court directed the state governments concerned to process the proposals for renewal of leases including obtaining statutory clearances from various authorities.