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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMRAVATI
DR JUSTICE K MANMADHA RAO, J
Ani Mines And Minerals – Appellant
Versus
Union Of India – Respondent
ORDER :
K. MANMADHA RAO, J.
This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the following relief:
“……to issue an appropriate writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Certiorari calling for the records relating to the orders of the 1st respondent in final order No.1/2020 dated 14.01.2020 and pass……”
2. Brief facts of the case are that the Petitioner made an application on20.03.2006 to the Director of Mines and Geology, who is the 3rdrespondent herein for grant of Prospecting Licence(PL) for Mica, Quartz, feldspar and vermiculite, over an extent of Ac.317.40, in survey No. 504, Chaganam Village, Sydapuram Mandal, Nellore District for a period of two (2) years. Thereafter, on considering the said application (PL) of the petitioner, the 2nd respondent herein, granted licence in favour of the petitioner, vide G.O.Ms. No.72, Industries and Commerce (M.I) department, dated 31.03.2007 granting Prospecting License for Mica, quartz, Feldspar and vermiculite, over an extent of 115.98 cents, in Sy.No.504 of Chaganam Village, Sydapuram Mandal, Nellore District for a period of two (2) years in terms of Section 11(5) of Mines Mineral (regul
The court emphasized the necessity of fair procedures and proper consideration of facts in administrative decisions regarding mining licenses.
The court upheld that the State's refusal to renew a prospecting license was justified due to prior leases and forest designation, affirming that leases contrary to the Mines Act are void.
There was a specific notification issued on 10th June 2011 by the Director of Mines and Geology in exercise of the powers under Section 5 read with Section 8 of the said Act of 1957 of grant of minin....
Point of law: An application for the renewal for a prospecting licence shall be disposed of by the State Government before the expiry of the period of prospecting licence and if the application is no....
Rights under mining law cannot be claimed without compliance to submission procedures; failure to submit in required format negates any accrued rights.
The absence of a personal hearing does not violate natural justice when an applicant has the opportunity to make written representations, affirming the State's discretion in granting prospecting lice....
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