IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
SUJIT NARAYAN PRASAD, ARUN KUMAR RAI
Brahmaputra Metallics Limited – Appellant
Versus
State of Jharkhand through Chief Secretary, Government of Jharkhand – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. writ petition filed under article 226 for quashing penalty (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments concerning jurisdiction and penalties (Para 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. court's analysis of jurisdiction and law (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 4. clarifications on jurisdiction and legal provisions (Para 21 , 22 , 23 , 24) |
| 5. conclusion of the writ petition and directions (Para 118 , 119) |
JUDGMENT :
SUJIT NARAYAN PRASAD, J.
1. The present writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the following reliefs:
“a. For issuance of an appropriate writ, order or directions quashing the letter no. 562/Khanan, Ramgarh dated 15.07.2020 (Annexure-11) whereby and whereunder the District Mining Officer, Ramgarh has imposed penalty upon the petitioner company to the tune of Rs. 86,01,067/- for alleged illegal transportation of minerals.
b. For issuance of an appropriate writ, order or direction upon the respondents to make appropriate provision in the Jharkhand Integrated Mines and Minerals Management System (JIMMS) portal so as to enable the petitioner to apply for dealer registration at Gola Railway Siding, Kuju Railway Siding, Barkakana Railway Siding and Bhurkunda Railway



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