Shri.Satish N v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner challenged a One Time Settlement demand notice dated 15.05.2026 issued by the Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Chitradurga, demanding payment of Rs. 4,68,81,170 for excess extraction of building stone. The petitioner contended the notice was issued without a hearing. The Government Advocate conceded the notice could be treated as a show-cause notice. The High Court directed the notice to be considered as a show-cause notice and ordered the respondent to pass a final order after affording the petitioner an opportunity of hearing, while reserving all rights and contentions of the parties.
What did the court decide?
Impugned demand notice dated 15.05.2026 to be treated as a show-cause notice; Respondent No. 3 directed to pass final order after affording petitioner an opportunity of hearing; all rights and contentions of parties reserved.