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Forest Conservation Act
Environment ministry firm on 'no-go' zones
Issue: Feb 15, 2011
The Union ministry of environment and forests has reiterated its stand against mining in coal fields demarcated 'no-go' zones. In response to the coal ministry's advice to allow mining in all coal-bearing areas, the environment ministry said it will be against the letter and spirit of the Forest Conservation Act.
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