Mithula T v. The Asistant Director of Mines and Geology., D.No.4-49-18
Case brief
What is this about?
This order disposed of a writ petition seeking mandamus to declare the seizure of a petitioner's vehicle illegal. The court directed the respondent to levy a minimum penalty of Rs.10,000 under the A.P.Minor Mineral Concession Rules before releasing the vehicle.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondent No.1 to levy a minimum penalty of Rs.10,000 under Rule 9(x)(b) of A.P.Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1966, before releasing the seized vehicle.