Supreme Court refused extension to high-powered committee on Aravalli hills
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Supreme Court refuses extension for Aravalli panel, sets November 30 deadline for final report
The Supreme Court has refused to grant an extension to the high-powered committee tasked with defining the ecologically fragile Aravalli hills and regulating mining in the region. The court has set a firm deadline of November 30 for the panel to submit its final report. This decision underscores judicial urgency in addressing environmental degradation in the Aravalli range, which spans multiple states including Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi. The ruling is significant for exams as it highlights the intersection of environmental law, federalism, and judicial oversight in natural resource management.
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Committee tasked with evolving uniform definition of ecologically fragile Aravalli range
Panel mandated to recommend measures to regulate mining in the region
Final report deadline fixed as November 30 by the Supreme Court
Aravalli hills span Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, and Gujarat — critical for groundwater recharge and biodiversity
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