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HIGH COURT OF RAJASTHAN (JODHPUR BENCH)
SANJEET PUROHIT
Mohd. Sabeer Khan S/o Gulbaj Khan Pathan – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
ORDER :
1. The present petition is filed challenging notice dated 04.12.2025, whereby petitioner has been called upon to submit explanation regarding demand of penalty amount to the tune of Rs.68,32,89,120/- proposed to be imposed upon the petitioner regarding alleged illegal mining based on drone survey report.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner stated that mining lease No.3A/2006 was granted in favour of the petitioner regarding mineral Red Ochre, Laterite, Bauxite and China Clay, in the year 1986 which is extended up to 2037. It is contended that petitioner is having all the required permissions/clearance/consents and has undertaken the mining activity strictly in accordance with terms and conditions of the lease agreement.
2.1 Learned counsel for the petitioner stated that respondent authorities have intimated the petitioner and got conducted a drone survey on 04.10.2025, through private agency. It is further contended that without verifying the veracity of said drone survey, impugned show cause notice was issued to the petitioner alleging illegal mining by the petitioner and a huge demand of Rs.68,32,89,120/- was raised against the petitioner.
2.2 Counsel for the petitioner sta
A show-cause notice cannot be quashed when the aggrieved party has an adequate opportunity to submit a reply and participate in the enquiry process, provided the authority adheres to the principles o....
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