Orissa mining: SC reserves order for interim stay

In Orissa, Tata Steel, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL), Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), Essel Mining & Industries Ltd (EMIL), Mid East Integrated Steel Ltd, Ferro Alloys Corporation (FACOR), Rungta Sons and KJS Ahluwalia were among the 53 miners operating their leases.

In its report to the CEC, the state government stated that all the 53 mines in Orissa are operating with all statutory clearances out of which, nine are running with original lease, three with first and second renewal, and one with third renewal. Out of 37 mines, which are operating with deemed extension, 13 have received first renewal and 10 such mines are running with deemed extension with second renewal.

Besides, as many as 12 mine leases are running with deemed extension having third renewal and two are running with deemed extension having fourth renewal, the report said. While first renewal has not been granted to five such units, these have applied for second renewal.