R Eswaramurthi v. the Director of Mines and Geology
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AP High Court, Amaravati; Justice Kiranmayee Mandava; common order dated 05-08-2025 disposing WRIT PETITION NOS 20338, 20423, 20424, 20427, 20494 and 20496 of 2025; petitioner R Eswaramurthi, party in person; respondents Director/Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Tahsildars (Melumdoddi, Bodivaripalli, Reddyvarripalli, Digavapalli, Buragamanda, Chinnagorigadda-Madugula) and State of A.P.; mandamus-type direction to decide 2019 colour granite mining lease applications over 1.980 Hectares in Sy.Nos. 152/1-152/5, Melumdoddi Village, Punganur Mandal, Chittoor District; written representations dated 21.11.2024 (also 11.12.2024 and 24.02.2025 in WP 20496); ineligibility of pre-13.03.2022 pending applications after amendment to Rule 12(2), A.P. Minor Mineral Concession Rules 1966; restoration of eligibility under G.O.Ms.No.100 dated 26.06.2025; eight-week disposal timeline; no costs; miscellaneous applications closed.