Rs 6,000-cr fine on Tata Steel for illegal mining?

November 05, 2012 22:07

The Odisha government is believed to have slapped a fine of about Rs 6,000 crore on Tata Steel for its alleged involvement in 'illegal and excess mining' at its captive mines.

Deputy Director of Mines of Joda mining circle has slapped the fine on the steelmaker and on several other iron ore producers on charges of 'illegal and excess mining', the source added.

"Tata Steel has been fined about Rs 6,000 crore," he added.

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