Allowed
Muhammed Faizal v. the District Geologist
Kerala HCWP(C)/213/2016
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
A writ petition challenging the non-issue of O(A) forms/Mineral Transit Passes by the District Geologist. The court held the case does not fall under Rule 14 of Minor Mineral Concession Rules but directed issuance of quarrying permit after royalty collection without insisting on environmental clearance within two weeks.
What did the court decide?
To issue necessary quarrying permit within two weeks of receipt of judgment; no insistence on environmental clearance.