Shah talks: Suggestions and recommendations

There were large differences in the production / export data given by Customs, Port and Goan Mineral Ore Exporters’ Association.

Accordingly, there would be difference in the royalty collection, custom duty collection, etc. Further, there was large difference of quantity between the total quantity of ore exported and produced / dispatched as per the data given by the Director of Mines & Geology – State of Goa. The difference is taken as illegal export and corresponding loss to State Exchequer.
  No real quantity and quality assessment of the dumps lying within the State were done by State Government. Some lease holders were showing that some part of production was done from these dumps and subsequently exported. But as per detail given by the Customs Department and port department most of the iron ore exported was of the grade of 52% to 62%.ence in the royalty collection, custom duty collection, etc. Further, there was large difference of quantity between the total quantity of ore exported and produced / dispatched as per the data given by the Director of Mines & Geology – State of Goa. The difference is taken as illegal export and corresponding loss to State Exchequer.
  – To avoid large scale irregularities and illegalities for illegal dispatches, illegal export of iron ore, illegally excavation and unauthorized procurement of ore from various illegal quarries by paying royalty in proxy, the commission has recommended for investigation by CBI in the lines of directions issued on 07.09.2012 by the Supreme Court in the matter of illegal export through Belikare Port, State of Karnataka in W.P. No. 562 of 2009 (LA. No. 68 and 10 of 2012).

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