This Article is From Nov 21, 2009

Illegal mining: Reddy questions panel findings

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: Mining baron and Karnataka tourism minister Janardhan Reddy has rejected the findings of a panel on his alleged involvement in illegal mining in Andhra Pradesh.

Speaking to NDTV, Janardhan Reddy questioned the legality of the Supreme Court panel's findings.

A Supreme Court panel has found firms owned by him indulging in illegal mining in Andhra. The panel has also recommended that illegal mining by Reddy's firms must stop. (Read: J Reddy in trouble over Andhra mines)

It has slammed a report by the Andhra government that earlier said Reddy's firm did not indulge in illegal mining.

The panel says the report lacks the objectivity & fairness expected from a state government.

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The Supreme Court is likely to examine the panel's report next week.

Reddy was at the forefront of the effort recently to oust Chief Minister Yeddyurappa.
 
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