https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=304910 The NGT had jurisdiction to address environmental degradation from illegal coal mining. The MMDR Act, 1957 applies in Tribal areas of Meghalaya. Mining leases are required for privately/community-owned land. The State of Meghalaya has control over coal mining. Autonomous District Councils lack power in granting mining leases. NGT's ban on illegal mining was justified but does not apply to legal operations. NGT can constitute committees and funds for environmental protection. Owners retain rights over remaining coal. Coal is to be disposed of by Coal India Ltd., with proceeds distributed as directed by the Court. en-us Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 21:32:05 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=304910 The NGT had jurisdiction to address environmental degradation from illegal coal mining. The MMDR Act, 1957 applies in Tribal areas of Meghalaya. Mining leases are required for privately/community-owned land. The State of Meghalaya has control over coal mining. Autonomous District Councils lack power in granting mining leases. NGT's ban on illegal mining was justified but does not apply to legal operations. NGT can constitute committees and funds for environmental protection. Owners retain rights over remaining coal. Coal is to be disposed of by Coal India Ltd., with proceeds distributed as directed by the Court. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=304910