M Damodar Naidu v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
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Writ Petition 5304/2022, M Damodar Naidu v State of Andhra Pradesh & others, High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, decided 05/03/2025 by Justice Kiranmayee Mandava; dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to avail alternative remedies, without costs; pending miscellaneous applications (including I.A. 1/2022 under Section 151 CPC seeking stay) closed. Underlying challenge (not adjudicated): demand notice No.1256/QL/2014 dated 04.02.2022 by Assistant Director, Mines and Geology, Tadipatri, Anantapur District, demanding Rs.68,25,531/- towards penalty, Normal Seignorage Fees, District Mineral Fund and Merit Consideration; grounds: absence of due enquiry/inspection procedure, Memo No.40454/R3-1/2011 dated 28.02.2012, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957, A.P. Minor Mineral Concession Rules 1966 (APMMC Rules), natural justice, Articles 14, (1)(g) and 300-A; counsel: S.V.S.S. Siva Ram (petitioner), GP for Mines and Geology (respondents).