N. Naidu v. The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology (Vigilance)
Case brief
What is this about?
Single judge disposed of a writ petition seeking mandamus against illegal vehicle seizure. Based on agreements at hearing covering earlier orders, the court directed payment of penalty under Minor Mineral Rules before releasing the vehicle. Related interim petition was disposed of as infructuous.
What did the court decide?
Direction to levy penalty under Rule 9(x)(b) of A.P. Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1966; upon payment, release of vehicle and documents. Disposal of interim petition as infructuous.