Sri Shekarappa v. the Secretary
Case brief
What is this about?
Illegal mining; violation of mining lease terms and conditions; environmental safeguards; air pollution; fine dust settling on plantation foliage; reduced crop yield; deteriorated soil fertility; ecological degradation; writ of mandamus; non-consideration of representation dated 08.07.2025 (Annexure-E); Karnataka State Pollution Control Board; Deputy Director, Department of Mines and Geology, Chitradurga; M/s Rani Samyuktha; Survey No.59; Doddabyaladakere Village; Mattodu Hobli; Hosadurga Taluk; Chitradurga District; Articles 226 & 227 Constitution of India; GM-MM_S; disposed of with directions to authorities to act in accordance with law.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of with directions to respondent no.4 (Karnataka State Pollution Control Board) and respondent no.7 (Deputy Director, Department of Mines and Geology, Chitradurga) to consider the petitioner's representations and, if mining activities are found illegal or in contravention of prescribed standards, take necessary steps in accordance with law; pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.