Goemkarponn desk
PANAJI: Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd (MECL) is most likely to submit the mining leases inspection report by the end of this month (November).
“The report of mining leases inspection is most likely to be submitted to the state government by the end of this month after which a decision will be taken up of how many leases will be auctioned,” sources said.
The directorate of Mines and Geology is also likely to issue a reminder on recovery notices to the mining firms, who are yet to pay the amount against the illegal export of iron ore undertaken by them.
The DMG had issued notice to recover Rs 360 cr, of which only Rs 100 crores have been paid by the firms.
As per sources, if a said mining company does not pay the amount within 60 days from the issuance of this notice, then an interest of 18 per cent will be added to the pending amount.
Mining activities in the State have been shut since February 2018 after the Supreme court set aside the second renewal granted to 88 leases, terming it illegal. Last month, the Apex Court also dismissed the review petition filed by the State challenging its order.
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