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Odisha fails to collect compensation from miners accused of illegalities, says CAG

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Odisha government fails to collect ₹4,000 crore from illegal miners, despite Supreme Court orders, reveals Comptroller and Auditor General.

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Odisha fails to collect compensation from miners accused of illegalities, says CAG

Odisha government fails to collect ₹4,000 crore from illegal miners, despite Supreme Court orders, reveals Comptroller and Auditor General.

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Odisha Govt Fails To Recover Rs 3,966 Cr Illegal Mining Fine

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged the Odisha government’s failure to recover ₹3,966.34 crore (including interest) in penalties imposed by the Supreme Court for illegal mining in the state. The audit report, tabled in the Assembly on Wednesday, revealed lax enforcement six years after the court’s order. In August 2017, the Supreme Court had directed the state to impose fines on mining lease holders who extracted iron ore and m…

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