The Supreme Court today said it would not allow resumption of mining activities of iron and ore in Karnataka unless there is a statutory compliance and full implementation of reclamation and rehabilitation measures.

A special forest bench headed by justice Aftab Alam accepted all recommendations of August 16 report of the apex court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC). The Apex Court asked the authorities in Karnataka to fully cooperate in the implementation of the suggestions.

The report said there was no need for any order for resumption of mining activities till the recommendations are
implemented for which all stake-holders had the meeting early this week.

The Bench granted the CEC two weeks to file a comprehensive report detailing the steps taken for statutory compliance,implementation of R&R measures and the permission needed for the resumption of mining.