LEGAL ISSUES AROUND MINING WITH RESPECT TO ENVIRONMENT

Author – Sneha Kataria, Legal Advisor at COLT, Bangalore

Best Citation – Sneha Kataria, LEGAL ISSUES AROUND MINING WITH RESPECT TO ENVIRONMENT, INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL RESEARCH JOURNAL, 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 95-102, ISBN (P) – 978-81-960702-1-2.

ABSTRACT

The kind of mining in a given area is determined by the local geological conditions. The deterioration of natural resources has always been greatly facilitated by indiscriminate mining, and the resulting habitat damage greatly threatens biodiversity. Numerous mining organisations are discharging enormous amounts of untreated waste material in the mining locations. If sufficient care isn’t taken with trash disposal, the ecosystem will irrevocably deteriorate. India’s mining companies have a history of undermining the EIA’s involvement in pre-operational, operational, and post-operational planning. This essay sheds light on the pressing concerns surrounding mining, its effects on the environment, and the legal framework that governs mining operations in India. It’s also been emphasised how crucial it is to do adequate assessment studies in advance to learn about any possible negative effects of mining on the ecosystem and environment.