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Chhattisgarh Tribal Commission finds Irregularities in Mining Clearance

The Chhattisgarh State Scheduled Tribe Commission has found irregularities in getting environmental clearance for the Parsa Coal mine in Sarguja Region of the state and recommended cancellation of forest clearance.

Sakshi Gupta Published On November 7th, 2024 Leave a comment

Role of Gram Sabha in 5th Schedule Areas

According to the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) and the Forest Rights Act, 2006 (FRA), the consent of Gram Sabha is required for any projects that involve acquisition of land in Scheduled Areas.
This includes mining, industrial projects or any other large-scale development activities.
The Supreme Court of India has also reinforced this requirement, making it clear that development in tribal areas cannot proceed without Gram Sabha approval.

Parsa Coal Mine

The Parsa Coal Block is located in North Central Part of Hasdeo-Arand Coalfield in Sarjuga District of Chhattisgarh.
It is located in Mahanadi Valley and is one of the major coal fields of Central India.

Other major Coal Mines in India

● Jharia (Jharkhand)

● Raniganj (West Bengal)

● Korba (Chhattisgarh)

● Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh)

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