Deepak Kumar Etc vs State Of Haryana & Ors.Etc

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of auction notices issued by the Department of Mines and Geology, Haryana, for minor mineral extraction, challenging their compliance with the EIA Notification dated 14.9.2006. The Court emphasized the necessity of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for mining activities, particularly in ecologically sensitive areas like the Shivalik hills. The Court ordered the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to investigate illegal mining activities and the potential environmental impacts, highlighting the need for adherence to environmental regulations.