Tuesday, May 03,
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Karnataka government to process the applications of iron ore exporters and grant approvals according to rules.* However, Exporters still complain of not getting approvals despite orders of the court made earlier.
The state government stated that it has received several applications for iron ore exports and they are being processed.
But, Exporters complained saying the government was seeking undertakings from them to delay approvals. Among those who have complained to the Supreme Court are Sesa Goa Ltd, MSPL Ltd, SB Minerals and Mineral Enterprises Ltd.
The Karnataka government officials refused to comment on the development saying that they were yet to get a copy of the Supreme Court order. A senior official said, “We will process the applications of miners for issue of export permit once we get the instructions from the government.”
“This (the SC order) is a final nail in the coffin. There is no further scope for the state government to delay issue of export permits. We hope the government would issue permits shortly. There are about a dozen mining companies waiting for the export permits since April 20,” one of the mining companies waiting for the permits said.
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