[ad_1] The Supreme Court has allowed state governments to collect past dues from mining companies in the form of taxes and royalties starting April 2005. However, the states have been asked to not levy interest on past dues and the time for payment of the demand will be over a 12-year period, starting April 1, […]
Silicosis-Prone Industries: Supreme Court tells NGT to ensure compliance, NHRC to oversee workers’ compensation – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] The Supreme Court of India has directed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to monitor industries prone to silicosis and ensure compliance with safety standards. In a ruling on August 6, the Court emphasised the need for preventive measures against the spread of this debilitating disease, primarily affecting workers in mining, construction, and stone cutting. […]
Supreme Court asserts farmers’ right to protest, calls for neutral mediators: Report – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Friday, August 2, affirmed that farmers have the right to voice their grievances and urged the Central and Punjab governments to involve neutral mediators to address their demands. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and R Mahadevan was hearing Haryana’s petition against the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order to […]
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, and Governors of West Bengal and Kerala over delay in state bills – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to the Central government, and the Additional Chief Secretaries of Kerala and West Bengal Governors after the two state governments alleged the bills passed by their respective Assemblies were still awaiting clearance. Senior Advocate KK Venugopal, who was representing the Kerala government in the top court, said’ […]
Explainer: How are these 19 states —Karnataka to Chhattisgarh — benefit from SC order on mineral taxation – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] A nine-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India pronounced its verdict on the contentious issue of royalty payable on minerals on July 25. The top court held that the royalty payable on minerals is not a tax, and states have the legislative competence to impose taxes on mines and minerals-bearing lands. While its […]