HT citied Mr DV Sadananda Gowda chief minister of Karnataka as saying that the government is planning to approach the Supreme Court seeking remedy to problems arising out of the ban on iron ore mining in the State.

He said “We are seeking legal experts’ advice on the issue.”

He, however, declined to reveal the timeframe for moving the Supreme Court, by saying “It will take some time to do so.””

Mr Gowda said the Supreme Court was aware of the problems faced by the local steel manufacturers and would soon take a decision.

He said “As you see the order of the Supreme Court, it is going to consider all these issues.”

He added that The government exchequer is losing INR 4,000 crore and nearly 150,000 people have lost their jobs due to mining ban in Karnataka.

(Sourced from Hindustan Times)