Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has announced a critical development concerning a dispute in Jharkhand. The Revisionary Authority, Ministry of Mines, has stayed the impugned demand notice issued by the District Mining Officer of East Singhbhum. This stay is effective until the next hearing date, and critically, the State Government has been ordered to refrain from any coercive action that might impede ongoing mining operations at the site.
Update on Jharkhand Mining Dispute
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) provided an update regarding the ongoing matter involving the District Mining Officer, East Singhbhum, Jamshedpur, Department of Mines & Geology, Government of Jharkhand. This follows up on a previous communication dated 13.02.2026.
Interim Relief Granted
It is informed that on 20.02.2026, the Revisionary Authority, operating under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, issued an order granting a stay on the demand notice previously issued by the District Mining Officer. This crucial relief will remain in effect until the next date of hearing.
No Coercive Action Permitted
Furthermore, the State Government has been explicitly directed by the Authority to refrain from taking any coercive action against the Revisionist. This directive specifically targets actions that could potentially impede mining operations being carried out by the company in the region.
The above information is submitted for general record and disclosure requirements.
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