Nagaland government suspends coal mining
DIMAPUR, NOV 5 (NPN): Government of Nagaland through the department of Geology and Mining has prohibited extraction and sale of coal on the strength of Coal Prospecting License (CPL) issued earlier besides imposing a ban on issuance of any fresh CPL. Director of Geology and Mining H.K.Chishi in a press communiqué has also directed operators, currently operating mines without valid CPL and coal mining lease (CML) and transporting coal without valid transit pass (TP) and coal transport challan (CTC) to immediately stop/close their mines with immediate effect . The operators have also been directed to re-apply for CLP with proper mining and environment protection plan under the rules. The department cautioned that those defying the new directives would be deemed to be guilty and legal proceedings initiated against them under the relevant provision of the mining laws. Observing that mining in general affects the existing land, water and air system, the state had brought ...