Top Law News PIL in SC to restrain resumption of mining in Goa September 27, 2012 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment A petition was filed today in the Supreme Court to restrain the resumption of iron and manganese ore mining in Goa amid a judicial commission estimating a loss of Rs 35000 crore to the exchequer due to illegal mining there since 2000. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition filed by an NGO, Goa Foundation, also […] Read more ยป causing severe air and water pollution close to the streams and rivers connivance of public servants degradation of the environment and the loss of bio-diversity Department of Mines forest and eco-sensitive areas Goa Foundation Goa state pollution control board illegal activities in mining illegalities committed in mining activities Justice (Retd) M B Shah Commission National Board of Wild Life PIL in SC to restrain resumption of mining in Goa public interest litigation