Village Uproar Over Unauthorised Coal Survey in Jharkhand
Villagers in Kaima, Jharkhand, resisted a police probe into unauthorized ground survey activities by a coal mining unit. Citing the PESA Act, residents demanded prior permission from the gram sabha for surveys. Tensions escalated until additional police forces intervened to pacify the situation.
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Residents of Kaima village in Jharkhand's Latehar district protested against unauthorized survey activities conducted by a coal mining unit, raising questions about adherence to legal procedures.
Tensions mounted when villagers stopped a police investigation into allegations that a company performed ground surveys without the gram sabha's consent, confiscating a drone and other survey tools.
The incident highlights the importance of respecting the PESA Act, which mandates obtaining local approval before any survey work, a sentiment strongly voiced by both the villagers and the police.
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