IBM orders suspension of mining
Bangalore, September 3, DHNS:
The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) has ordered suspension of mining operation in the lease area held by S B Minerals in Hospet, Bellary of which BJP MLA Anand Singh is the proprietor.
In an order dated August 30, the IBM has said the lease area presently in possession of the company is not in conformity with original approved sketch. “The mining operation of the company is not in accordance with the approved mining plan. The deviation amounts to violation of rule 13(1) of the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988,” the order stated.
The lease area is located in Vyasanakere area of Hospet. The IBM had conducted the inspection and survey in January 2010.
