Archive · 23 Jul 2025
NGT Closes Illegal Mining Case Against Two Firms
Imagine some companies were accused of digging up the ground illegally.
A special court looked into it.
A team checked out what was happening and told the companies to fix some things, like making a wall taller to stop dirt from sliding down during heavy rain.
The companies did what they were told, and the court decided the case was finished because they followed the rules.
NGT closed a case against two firms for alleged illegal mining.
The complaint was filed by Dinesh Kumar regarding mining in Banaur village.
A joint committee investigated and reported on the mining activities.
The committee advised increasing the height of a retaining structure.
The tribunal found substantial compliance with its directions.
- Who
- The NGT closed the case against Jai Singh Thakur and Sons and Balbir Singh Supa Ram.
- What
- The NGT closed a case of illegal and unscientific mining.
- When
- The verdict was issued on October 5, 2023.
- Where
- Banaur village in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmour district.
- Why
- The NGT found substantial compliance with its earlier directions.
Complaint's Concerns
Tribunal's Findings
Mining Practices
Complaint's Concerns
Illegal and unscientific mining was taking place.
Tribunal's Findings
Mining activities complied with NGT directives.
- Complaint Filed By
- Dinesh Kumar
- Companies Involved
- Jai Singh Thakur and Sons, Balbir Singh Supa Ram
- Location
- Banaur village, Sirmour district, Himachal Pradesh
- Committee's Advice
- Increase the height of the retaining structure
- Work Completed
- 60% of protection work at one mine
- One Company Status
- Non-operational since June 24, 2023