💨 Abstract

The Supreme Court of India upheld a National Green Tribunal (NGT) decision to quash an Uttar Pradesh government e-auction notice for sand mining, emphasizing "zero tolerance" for unregulated activities that disrupt riverine ecosystems. The court mandated a district survey report (DSR) for any environmental clearance related to sand mining. The bench, comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and Manoj Misra, stated that unregulated sand mining causes ecological damage and supports organized crime.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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