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2. It is to be noted that Neem Ka Thana in Rajasthan is newly declared district and is rich in mineral resources. Aravalli Range also passes through this area. The Hon'ble Supreme Court in T.N. Godhavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India & Ors. has directed that no permission including permission for expansion of mining can be granted in an area falling in Aravalli Hills in State of Rajasthan.

3. The cognizance of the matter was taken by this Tribunal in accordance with the provisions contained in the order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Municipal Corporation Grater Mumbai Vs. Ankita O.A. No.30/2025(CZ) Maniram Saini Vs. State of Rajasthan & Ors. Sinha & Ors. [2021 SC Online SC 897]. Notices were issued to the Respondents and a Committee was constituted with direction to submit the factual and action taken report. Respondents have filed the reply. Members of the Committee visited the site and submitted the report and in response to the said report, the Applicant has filed the objection and Project Proponent has also filed the rejoinder.