IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
N.V.SHRAVAN KUMAR
Gurram Krishnaiah – Appellant
Versus
State of Telangana, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Department of Mines and Geology – Respondent
ORDER :
This writ petition is filed seeking the following relief:
“...to issue an appropriate Writ order or direction particularly one in the nature of WRIT OF MANDAMUS declaring the Impugned Demand Notice bearing No.5266/Q/2015 dated 25.08.2025 issued by the 3rd respondent is illegal high handed capricious violate Articles 14, 19(1), 21 and in violation of the guarantee under Article 300-A of the Constitution of India apart from being in violation of the principles of natural justice and fair play and consequently direct the respondents to set aside the demand notice dated 25.08.2025 while directing the authorities to consider the two representations made by the petitioner on 17.09.2025 and pass fresh demand notice and pass...”
2. Heard Mr. Y.Srinivasa Murthy, learned Senior Counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. M.V.B.S.Narasimha Anudeep, learned counsel for the petitioner on record and learned Assistant Government Pleader for Mines & Geology appearing for respondent Nos.1 and 4 and learned Government Pleader for Revenue appearing for respondent No.5.
3. The facts of the case in brief as stated are that the petitioner was granted quarry lease for building stone and road metal over an ext
Failure to supply essential documents for a demand notice constitutes a violation of natural justice, necessitating reconsideration of the petitioner’s explanations.
The court emphasized the importance of proper consideration, adherence to principles of natural justice, and compliance with Section 77 of the Mines Act, 1952 in matters related to quarry leases and ....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the requirement for proper consideration and compliance with principles of natural justice in issuing orders related to quarry leases and demand no....
Demand notices must adhere to principles of natural justice and proper procedural requirements; violations necessitate annulment and remand for reconsideration.
The issuance of a demand notice without providing an opportunity for a hearing violates the principles of natural justice, necessitating its annulment and remand for proper inquiry.
The court emphasized the discretionary and equitable nature of the High Court's jurisdiction under Articles 226 and 227, and the duty to balance interests and equities while exercising such jurisdict....
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