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"We have heard learned counsel. On 29th/30th October, 2002 this Court prohibited and banned the mining activities in the entire Aravalli hills. This ban, it was directed, is not limited only to the hills encircling Kote and Alampur villages but extends to the entire hill range of Aravalli from Haryana to Rajasthan. The Chief Secretary, State of Haryana and State of Rajasthan were directed to ensure that no mining activity in the Aravalli hills is carried out, especially in that part which has been regarded as Forest Area or protected under the Environment (Protection) Act".
Regarding mining in Aravalli hills the Hon‟ble Supreme Court in the matter of W.P. (Civil) No. 202/1995 T.N. Godavarman V/s UOI & Oth., by order dated 16.12.2002, inter-alia, had passed the following order:
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"We have heard learned council on 29th/30th Oct, 2002. This Court prohibited and banned the mining activities in the entire Aravalli hills. This ban, it was directed, is not limited only to the hills encircling Kote and Alampur Villages but extends to the entire hill range of Aravalli from Haryana to Rajasthan. The Chief Secretary, State of Haryana and State of Rajasthan were directed to ensure that no mining activity in the Aravalli hills is carried out, especially in that part which has been regarded as forest area or protected under the Environment (Protection) Act".