‘Casual Approach’ Top Rajasthan Officials Summoned for Non-Compliance with Orders Against Illegal Mining in Chambal: Supreme Court ‘

The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the Rajasthan Government for failing to comply with earlier directions aimed at controlling illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, observing that the State machinery has shown a casual and indifferent approach towards environmental protection and enforcement of law. The Court noted that despite repeated directions, the State failed to file any proper compliance affidavit, reflecting serious administrative negligence in handling a…