D.B.CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 3323/2007 Gautam v. State of Rajasthan & ors. Date of order : 18.01.2008 HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE MR. NARAYAN ROY HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MOHAMMAD RAFIQ Mr. Mukesh Rajpurohit for the petitioner Mr. N.M.Lodha, Addl. Advocate General. Heard. By this PIL application it was pointed out that illegal mining operations are going on in Barmer district and no steps are being taken by State authorities to stop illegal mining. It appears that initially a report was submitted before this Court showing that sufficient steps were taken to stop illegal mining and some of the applications filed by the private individuals for grant of lease were under consideration. At the same time an affidavit was also filed on behalf of the State detailing therein as to the steps taken by the State Government to stop illegal mining in the concerned area. A list was also appended with the affidavit showing criminal cases lodged against illegal minors. In view of the statement made in the counter affidavit and the report submitted by the agency of the State, in our view, sufficient measures have been taken by the State authorities to stop illegal mining in the district of Barmer. Regard being had to the facts and circumstances of the case therefore, no further action is needed in the matter. This PIL application accordingly stands disposed of. mathur/ (MOHAMMAD RAFIQ) J. (NARAYAN ROY),C.J.