The NGT, on , directed the regional officer of the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) to visit the mining lease site in Gram Panchayat Gulgaon, Savar block, Kekri district, to monitor compliance with environmental clearance and consent-to-operate conditions, as well as environmental norms, and to submit a report to the tribunal.
The tribunal observed that the obstruction created in the course of the river Khari had been removed. The miner assured the court that mining would be carried out strictly in compliance with environmental clearance and consent-to-operate conditions, the mining plan and environmental norms.
In its earlier order dated November 19, 2024, the NGT had directed a joint committee to collect information and examine compliance with environmental clearance and consent conditions by mining lease holders, and to submit a report. In view of the observations made by the joint committee regarding environmental violations and the precautionary principle, the NGT, on July 3, 2025, restrained mining at the lease site and surrounding areas. The district magistrate and superintendent of police, Kekri, were directed to ensure that no mining took place until further orders.
Subsequently, on September 8, 2025, the NGT directed the authorities concerned to immediately implement the recommendations of the joint committee and ensure compliance with environmental norms and clearance and consent-to-operate conditions.
By an order dated December 8, 2025, the NGT granted time to the authorities and the miner to file additional responses regarding the removal of boulders obstructing the river’s course and the outcome of the investigation into the FIR registered in connection with the obstruction.