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Sri.Thammana D Katwa v. State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC16 Jul 2026WP/56475/2013

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What is this about?

Thammana D. Katwa v. State of Karnataka and others (including M/s. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd, impleaded 04.11.2016; notice to R-4 Secretary, Ministry of Mines dispensed 09.08.2017) — High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, WP No. 56475 of 2013 (GM-MM-S), CNR KAHC010538452013, NC: 2026:KHC:36466-DB. Subject: rejection of petitioner's mining lease (M.L.) application by order dated 01.03.2011 (No.DMG/AML/ADV-07/2010-2011/17078) of the Director, Department of Mines and Geology; challenge under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution. Disposition: dismissed as withdrawn on 16.07.2026 following unconditional withdrawal memo dated 22.04.2026; pending interlocutory applications disposed of; nothing decided on merits.

What the court decided

Sri.Thammana D Katwa Vs State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

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HC-KAR

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NC: 2026:KHC:36466-DB WP No. 56475 of 2013

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CNR: KAHC010538452013

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 16^TH DAY OF JULY, 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HON'BLE MR. VIBHU BAKHRU, CHIEF JUSTICE

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AND

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THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE K.S. HEMALEKHA WRIT PETITION NO. 56475 OF 2013 (GM-MM-S)

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BETWEEN:

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SRI THAMMANA D. KATWA S/O SRI DONGARSA AGED ABOUT 68 YEARS KANCHANA BUILDING 10^TH CROSS, BHAGYANAGARA

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BELGAUM - 590 006 KARNATAKA STATE

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…PETITIONER

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(BY SRI SRINIVASA K.N., ADVOCATE)

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Digitally signed by K P SWETHA Location: High Court of Karnataka

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AND:

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STATE OF KARNATAKA BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY VIDHANA SOUDHA BANGALORE - 560 001

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THE SECRETARY

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GOVT. OF KARNATAKA DEPT. OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRIES

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(MINES, SSI & TEXTILES) 1^ST FLOOR, VIKASA SOUDHA BANGALORE - 560 001

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HC-KAR

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NC: 2026:KHC:36466-DB WP No. 56475 of 2013

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CNR: KAHC010538452013

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THE DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND GEOLOGY KHANIJA BHAVAN RACE COURSE ROAD BANGALORE - 560 001

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THE SECRETARY MINISTRY OF MINES 3^RD FLOOR, A WING SHASTRI BHAVAN NEW DELHI

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M/S. DALMIA CEMENT (BHARAT) LTD 11^TH & 12^TH FLOOR HANSALYA BUILDING 15, BARAKHAMBA ROAD NEW DELHI - 110 001 REPRESENTED BY ITS: AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY MR. AMBUJ KUMAR SRIVASTAVA

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(IMPLEADED VIDE ORDER DATED 04.11.2016)

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY MS. NILOUFER AKBAR, AGA FOR R-1 TO 3, V/O DATED 09.08.2017, NOTICE TO R-4 IS DISPENSED WITH & SMT. GAYATRI BALU, ADVOCATE FOR R-5)

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO SET ASIDE THE ORDER DATED 01.03.2011 PASSED BY THE THIRD RESPONDENT IN No.DMG/AML/ADV-07/2010-2011/17078, WHICH IS PROUDUCED AT ANNEXURE-H TO THE WRIT PETITION IN SO FAR AS THE REJECTION OF M.L. APPLICATION OF THE PETITIONER & ETC.

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HC-KAR

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NC: 2026:KHC:36466-DB WP No. 56475 of 2013

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CNR: KAHC010538452013

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THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR ORDERS, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. VIBHU BAKHRU, CHIEF JUSTICE and HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE K.S. HEMALEKHA

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