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Mr Jairam Ramesh

Our Bureau

Bangalore, June 10 The Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests, Mr Jairam Ramesh, on Wednesday said that no economic activity, including illegal mining in forest areas, would be allowed.

This, by his admission, could affect mining activity in Bellary district.

Addressing a press conference after a meeting with senior officers of the Forest Department here, the Minister said that the Centre was serious in implementing the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 to protect ecology, environment, forests, rivers and lakes and substantial funds would be made available for the purpose.

It may be recalled that a bench of the Karnataka High Court headed by the Chief Justice Mr P.D.Dinakaran had upheld the 2003 notification issued by the State Government permitting mining in 34 blocks in Bellary district forests. A single judge had quashed the permission in August year.

Referring to the Chief Minister, Mr B.S.Yeddyurappa’s, request for clearance to the railway, road, irrigation and other major projects, the Minister said there will be diversion of forests. In fact, it was the Centre’s firm determination to strictly enforce the FCA 1980, he said.

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