M/s. Sjk Infracon Private Limited (Formerly Satyavathi Minerals and Metals Limited), v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
Andhra Pradesh quarry lease rejection; reply to show cause notice not considered; natural justice violation; Article 226 mandamus; Mines and Geology Department; D.Dis Proceedings Nos. 13324/D4/2018, 13330/D4/2018 and 4244478/D4/2021 dated 25-02-2021 set aside; remand to Director of Mines and Geology for fresh orders per Rule 12(2)(iv) of G.O.Ms.No.100 dated 26.06.2025; six-week timeline; status quo interim order 09-03-2021; dismissal for default 14-09-2023 and restoration applications; impleadment of subsequent applicants as RR 4 and 5; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Impugned orders dated 25-02-2021 set aside; matters remanded to the 2nd respondent (Director of Mines and Geology) for passing appropriate orders afresh after considering the objections of the petitioners and the unofficial respondents in terms of Rule 12(2)(iv) of G.O.Ms.No.100 dated 26.06.2025, within six weeks from receipt of the copy of the order; no order as to costs; pending miscellaneous applications to stand closed.