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New Delhi, July 5 -- Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh has asked Karnataka government to stop the mining of three firms in Sandur area of Bellary district for violation of forest clearance. In a letter to Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yeddyurappa, the minister alleged that three firms - S. B. Minerals, Trident Minerals and Veeyam Private Limited - were carrying out mining in violation of norms under the forest clearance given in July 2009. Ramesh has asked the state to temporarily withdraw forest clearance given to the companies till they implement the norms that included erection of pillars and tree plantation in the safety zone during rainy season.This comes close after Centre's suggestion for CBI probe over illegal mining.
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