2019
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Question
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For which state, National Green Tribunal imposed a fine of 100 crore rupees for its failure to curb illegal coal mining in the state?
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Jharkhand
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Meghalaya
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Maharashtra
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West Bengal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In April 2014, NGT had banned the indiscriminate and hazardous rat hole coal mining in Meghalaya.
Detailed explanation-2: -Penalty for illegal mining was made more stringent by amendment of the MMDR Act in 2015. Penalties for contravention of Section 4(1) and 4(1A) of the Act have been increased from Rs. 25 thousand per hectares to Rs. 5 Lakh per hectare and the term of imprisonment has been increased from 2 years to 5 years.
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