The iron ore exporters of Karnataka heaved a sign of relief when the Supreme Court ruled that they could export iron ore lying around at the major ports in Karnataka...." />
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SC permits iron ore export from Karnataka ports

SC permits iron ore export from Karnataka ports


Mangalore Today News Network

February 12: The iron ore exporters of Karnataka heaved a sign of relief when the Supreme Court ruled that they could export iron ore lying around at the major ports in Karnataka.




According to a bench headed by Justice R. V. Raveendran, the ban imposed by the state government on export of iron ore in July 2010 does not apply to iron ore that is already lying around at major ports for the purpose of export. The Supreme Court has also instructed the state government to enforce new rules regulating iron ore mining and transportation by the end of March and post it for hearing on April 4. Naturally, major mining companies such as Mineral Enterprises, which has 70,000 tons of ore ready to be exported at Mangalore Port, are relieved.


The Supreme Court has also permitted firms such as Sesa Goa, MSPL, and others to move the apex court for interim orders if the government of Karnataka failed to enforce proper mining and transportation regulations within a reasonable time frame 30 days after receiving public objections.


According to the government of Karnataka, the proposed draft rules of Karnataka (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation, and Storage of Minerals) Rules 2011 were published on Feb 5 for public comments and objections, which should be made within 30 days.


The mining companies have alleged that the government was unnecessarily refraining from raising the temporary 6-month ban by delaying the notification of the new rules, which are not related in any way to iron ore export.



In Nov 2010, the Karnataka High Court supported the state government’s ban on iron ore transport and export in Karnataka, a move that is considered to hurt iron ore exports, considering the fact that India is the world’s largest exporter of iron ore. The state government’s intention was to prevent illegal mining, transportation, and storage of iron ore for export to countries such as China, where the demand for low-grade iron ore is high.


The issue of illegal mining had shaken the very foundation of the Yeddyurappa-led state government, especially when Opposition leaders targeted ministers and mining lords Karunakara Reddy, Janardhana Reddy, and B. Sreeramulu, accusing them of illegal mining activities.


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