Recently, it has been announced by the Supreme Court that from now onwards, no more iron ore mining would be done in Bellary district. Along with this, in order to meet the domestic requirement of iron and steel industries, the court has also allowed the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) to initiate with their mining operations. With this decision of court, there have been prevailing mixed feelings in the area.

According to Tapal Ganesh of T N R Mines, during the first and second reports of the Lokayukta, prior to this decision of Supreme Court, NMDC has been also accused for infringing on about 40 hectares of others' lease area. Due to this, they lost revenue of around Rs 200 crore to the government.

This is the reason that has given rise to a lot many doubts and confusions in regard to the allowance of mining operations by NMDC.

As stated by Tapal Ganesh, according to the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, whether it is a private or government entity, it is important for all to have safe interests in the industry and therefore, he once again demanded permission for legal mining.