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The Orissa High Court has upheld the decision of the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Keonjhar, to revoke Jindal Steel and Power’s (JSPL) working permit linked to operations in a forest-adjacent mining area. The court ruled that the DFO’s action was lawful and taken in accordance with environmental and forest-protection norms.
The dispute began when the DFO cancelled JSPL’s working permission citing violations of stipulated conditions, including alleged non-compliance with forest-safety measures and operational guidelines. JSPL challenged the order, arguing that the cancellation was arbitrary and that the company had adhered to all required norms.
After reviewing the case, the High Court held that the DFO had acted within his authority and that the permit could not be restored. The bench observed that regulatory bodies must be allowed to enforce compliance in ecologically sensitive zones and that industrial operations cannot override forest-protection mandates.
The judgment reinforces the state’s stand on stricter oversight of mining and related activities in forest areas. It also signals tighter scrutiny for companies operating near environmentally sensitive regions, with authorities expected to prioritise ecological safeguards over commercial considerations.
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