Telangana Mining E-Auction Irregularities Alleged
Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Mar 02, 2026 · Last updated Mar 02, 2026
The alleged irregularities in the mining e-auction in India===Telangana, involving companies like Deccan Cements and NCL Industries, could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and potential legal challenges for the involved companies. This event highlights risks associated with environmental compliance and governance in the mining sector, potentially affecting investor confidence in related industries.
K. T. Rama Rao, working president of India===Bharat Rashtra Samithi, has alleged serious irregularities and legal violations in a mining e-auction held in Suryapet district, India===Telangana. He has written to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, demanding the cancellation of tenders and an independent inquiry. The allegations include the inclusion of approximately 1,100 acres of Reserved Forest land in the mining blocks (Pasupulabodu, Saidulnama, and Sultanpur) without disclosing mandatory technical details like precise geo-coordinates and comprehensive geological reports. Furthermore, it is claimed that the auction violated the Mineral Auction Rules, 2015, and the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, and proceeded despite pending legal scrutiny and non-compliance with India===Telangana High Court directions. Concerns were also raised about the selection of Deccan Cements and NCL Industries as preferred bidders, as both companies reportedly face cases related to illegal mining in reserved forest areas. The absence of a mandatory No Objection Certificate from the India===Forest Department further questions the legality and transparency of the process.
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