M/s. Sree Siva Satya Pigments Private Limited, v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
Quarry lease rejection orders dated 25.02.2021 (Proceedings No. 13324/D4/2018, No. 13330/D4/2018, No. 4244478/D4/2021) of the Director of Mines and Geology, Andhra Pradesh, set aside for non-consideration of explanations dated 12.02.2021 to show cause notice dated 29.01.2021; matters remanded for fresh consideration under Rule 12(2)(iv) of G.O.Ms.No.100 dated 26.06.2025 with six-week timeline; interim status quo order of 09.03.2021; impleadment of subsequent applicants as RR 4-5; writ petitions restored after dismissal for default dated 14.09.2023; disposed of without costs; Article 226 mandamus; natural justice / audi alteram partem remand.
What did the court decide?
Impugned rejection orders dated 25.02.2021 set aside; matters remanded to the 2nd respondent (Director, Mines and Geology) to pass appropriate orders afresh, after considering the objections of the writ petitioners and the unofficial respondents (RR 4 and 5), in terms of Rule 12(2)(iv) of G.O.Ms.No.100 dated 26.06.2025, within six weeks of receipt of the copy; no order as to costs; all pending miscellaneous applications stand closed.