We haven’t suspended mining work: Gali

Bangalore, Nov 25: Even though the State government has announced its decision to suspend operations in six iron ore mines held by the Obulapuram Mining Corporation Private Limited, reports suggest that no formal notification has been issued in this regard as yet.This is evident by the statement of Karnataka Tourism Minister Gali Janardhana Reddy, who on Wednesday said his company has not stopped operations as there was no directive from the Andhra Pradesh Government.Speaking to reporters here, he said, "We have not received any communication from Andhra Pradesh Government to stop mining. We have not even been served a notice. Our operations are going on.

"He was replying to reporters’ queries about the Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to suspend operations in six iron ore mines following a letter from the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) of the Supreme Court.Mr Janardhana Reddy said the CEC has not been asked by the Supreme Court,which had constituted,to submit any recommendations on activities of Obulapuram Mining Company (Omc), owned by him."CEC has not visited our mining company.It has not even served any notice so far. Since the matter is before the Supreme Court,I will not react to it," he said, adding that he had full faith in the judiciary and would await its outcome on a writ petition filed in the court accusing Omc of indulging in illegal mining.