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[Goanet] Re: Is the Goan citizen getting a fair share, if any, from Goa's mineral wealth ?

George Pinto
Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:16:50 -0700

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     Domnic Fernandes continues (Part III) his reminiscence of     
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Ralph, excellent questions. Is there any article on this topic?  George

--- ralph rau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Can someone on Goanet enlighten us readers about the basis on which the mine 
> owners in Goa
> received the right to exploit the states mineral wealth.
>    
> What is the basis on which this wealth is shared between state & lease owner.
>    
> Was any windfall tax imposed on the mine owners to claim a share of their 
> astronomical profits
> during the last boom.
>    
> Finally what is the constitutional basis on such mine owners to continue 
> their ownership of
> mineral assets when all over the country such wealth is in the hands of the 
> state corporations.

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