illegal sand mining
Real estate business thrives on illegally mined sand
NOIDA: Although a necessary part within construction that influences the total cost of a realty project, the sand used in construction within this region is procured from suppliers who illegally mine it. The government has not allotted sand mining licenses to any miners and the region is comprised of areas where a blanket ban on sand mining […]
Illegal mining of sand restrained by Green tribunal
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT), curbed sand mining from river beds across the country without procuring prior environmental clearance or licence. This action was taken based on a plea that alleged that such mining activities were taking place in Uttar Pradesh with the “willful connivance” of its State machinery. Since substantial issues pertaining to […]
