• IA Nos.1413, 1414,1426,1428,1440,1439.1444-45,1454 & 1460: (Temporary Working Permits)

Such of the mines which are operating under temporary working permit, as on date, which permits are likely to expire before we take up the matter for hearing on the next date, will continue to operate under the existing temporary working permits. The direction for closure of such mines shall not be applicable.

The objections, if any, to the recommendations of CEC, may be filed on or before 3rd January 2006. List these matters on 6th January 2006.

• SLP 25068 of 2005: Related to South Western Coal Fields Limited

Issue notice returnable for 6th January 2006.

Dasti, in addition is permitted.

In terms of order dated 1st August 2005, passed by the High Court, period for license was extended up to 30th November 2005 so that necessary permission could be obtained from the authorities under the Forests Conservation Act. It appears that on 17th November, 2005, the petitioner made the deposit of Rest. 38,30,38,000/- (Rupees thirty eights crore thirty lacs and thirty eight thousand only) with the Deputy Conservator of Forests, Chandrapur. The order dated 1st August 2005 stands vacated as a result of the impugned judgment.

The period extended on 1st August, 2005 up to 30th November, 2005 shall stand further extended up to the date the matter is taken up and the operation of the impugned order is stayed.

CEC to file response by 3rd January 2006.

• IA No.1458: Related to Mining by Kudremukh Iron Ore Company

The applicant undertakes that all mining operations would stop from 1st January 2006. It is also so stated in para 2 of the application. In this view for the present, awaiting response from CEC, we grant the applicant-company the relief prayed for in para 'A', for pumping of water from Lakya Dam at Kudremukh to Mangalore through existing pipeline on the company. If any permission, approval or sanction is required to be obtained from the State Government, the applicant would obtain such permission, approval or sanction before pumping the water, as prayed.

List this application with connected matters.

• IA 1011: Related to National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary

The CEC in its report dated 24th August, 2005, has recommended that the Ministry of Railways may be permitted to use 12.764 Hectares of Forest Land falling within the National Wild Life Sanctuary for construction of Broad Gauge line between Guna and Etawah subject to various conditions stipulated in the report. Mr. B. Datta, learned counsel appearing for the Ministry of Railways states that all the conditions are acceptable. In this view, we grant the permission sought for in IA No.1011 subject to the applicant complying with the conditions stipulated in the recommendations of the CEC and further undertaking to pay/deposit such amount of NPV which the applicant may be directed.

Mr. Data further states that the amount of Rs.7.57 crores, after deducting the amount already paid will be deposited within a period of four weeks. The permission to divert the land would come into operation after the deposit is made.

• IA No.1323: Letter Petition by Ashok Kumar on Tiger Crisis

Taken on Board.

Mr. Ashok Kumar appearing in person.

Copy has been given to Mr. A.D.N. Rao, advocate. Let him take instructions and file response by 3rd January 2006.

List on 6th January 2006.

Mr. Harish N. Salve, learned Amicus Curiae, suggests that Special Investigation Team (SIT)) which was entrusted with the work of examining the aspect of poaching and other related matters in Sariska Wild Life Sanctuary be permitted to also investigate the aspect of poaching in Ranthambore and Panna Tiger Resort. On this issue too, Mr. ADN Rao, may respond on the next date of hearing. It would be open to the States of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to file their responses by 3rd January 2006.