Shripad a Hishobkar v. the State of Karnataka
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High Court of Karnataka, WP No. 19196 of 2026 (GM-MM_S), decided 30.06.2026 (NC: 2026:KHC:32290-DB); Vibhu Bakhru CJ and K.S. Hemalekha J. Petitioner Shripad A. Hishobkar (M/s. Shivam Stone Crusher, Belagavi) challenged demand notices Nos. GaBhuE/UNi/BeVi/OTS-NOTICE2026-27/1165, -1166 and -1167 dated 18.05.2026 issued by Deputy Director, Dept. of Mines and Geology, Belagavi under Rule 44A of the Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1994, seeking penalties of Rs. 82,24,580, Rs. 10,44,190 and Rs. 2,65,18,660 for alleged excess mineral extraction (1,17,494 / 12,671 / 3,78,838 MT). Ground: violation of natural justice; replies dated 12.06.2026 not considered. Disposition: petition disposed of; notices to be treated as show cause notices; respondents bound by Government Advocate's (Sri K.S. Harish) statement; orders to follow after hearing and natural justice. Keywords: KMMC Rule 44A, penalty demand notice, excess quarry/mineral extraction, show cause notice, certiorari, Articles 226-227.