2013-11-07
Penna Cement Industries have been asked to stop mining and the orders towards this effect has been issued by the state government. Penna Cements has been mining in Tadipatri mandal of Anantapur district, the lease granted in that area has been withdrawn.
Government issued orders withdrawing mining leases granted to the company in 106.86 hectares at Talaricheruvu village and also another mining lease for 18.615 hectares in the same village of Anantapur district. The company held six mining leases in Anantapur, Kurnool and Nalgonda districts.
The decision to withdraw leases came because the company was having 10 sq km more than that prescribed under the Mines and Minerals Act 1957.