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Common Cause vs Union Of India & Ors on 4 April, 2016

19. The concerned authorities viz., the Department of Geology and Mining and the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board are directed to ensure that, at the time of considering applications for the grant or renewal of mining lease, Environmental Clearance, or Consent to Operate, the project proponents have fully complied with all earlier directions, including payment of penalties and environmental compensation, as per the dictum laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in Common Cause Vs. Union of India & Ors. (2017) 9 SCC 499, wherever applicable. In the Page 25 of 26 absence of such compliance, including full settlement of dues, the project proponents shall not be entitled to any fresh/renewal of lease or permit. It is further directed that, upon final quantification of environmental compensation, appropriate recovery proceedings shall be initiated against the project proponents in accordance with law, including under the provisions of the Revenue Recovery Act.
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