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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday declined permission to Vedanta Alumina Ltd, the local unit of Britain's Vedanta Resources, to mine bauxite for its proposed aluminium project in Orissa.

The decision was taken by a Bench of Chief Justice, Mr K G Balakrishnan, Justice Mr Arijit Pasayat and Justice Mr S H Kapadia.

The company had asked for permission to start mining in the forest area of 672.018 hectares in Niyamgiri region of Kalahandi and Rayagada districts of the state.

The apex court was hearing the case after environment groups and wildlife enthusiasts challenged the plan, saying it would displace tribal people and destroy flora and fauna of the region - a charge that Vedanta has denied. - PTI

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