Orissa high court pulls up govt for ‘leniency in enforcing SC directive on illegal mining’

The Orissa High Court has strongly criticized the state government for its perceived laxity in enforcing Supreme Court directives on illegal mining. A bench expressed concern over an 'apathetic attitude' in implementing a 2017 ruling mandating 100% penalties.

Orissa high court pulls up govt for ‘leniency in enforcing SC directive on illegal mining’
The Orissa High Court has strongly criticized the state government for its perceived laxity in enforcing Supreme Court directives on illegal mining. A bench expressed concern over an 'apathetic attitude' in implementing a 2017 ruling mandating 100% penalties.