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MB Shah Commission pitches for total ban – Report

It is reported that MB Shah Commission has, in its interim report, pitched for a pan-India blanket ban on exports as a measure to curb illegal mining.

SHAH COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATIONS, as per Business Standard report

1. Ban export of iron ore and manganese ore

2. Amend Section 24 of MMDR Act, 1957 (deals with govt’s power of entry and inspection of a mine)

3. Amend Rule 26 & 27 of MCR 1960 restricting persons convicted for illegal mining from lease renewals and cancellation of lease

4. Amend Rule 24 A of MCR pertaining to deemed extension of leases

5. Amend field circulars issued by IBM for regulation of boundary pillars of leases

6. State governments should improve regulation