Shaik Amanulla v. the State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
Release of seized mineral vehicle; writ of mandamus under Article 226; seizure of Tipper Lorry AP 39 T 3435 carrying granite slabs; seigniorage fee and penalty under Clause (iii) Sub-Rule(3) of Rule 26, A.P. Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1966; Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957; Articles 14, 19(1)(g), 300A; consent-based disposal on petitioner's offer to pay dues; Government Pleader for Mines and Geology; one-week release direction; no costs; Andhra Pradesh; order dated 03.02.2026; Justice Venkateswarulu Nimmagadda.
What did the court decide?
2nd respondent to pass orders under Clause (iii) Sub-Rule(3) of Rule 26, A.P. Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1966, collect due seigniorage fee and penalty as per law, and release vehicle No. AP 39 T 3435 to the petitioner within one week of receipt of the order; no costs; pending miscellaneous applications, if any, closed.