HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA
MR. ABHAY S. OKA, CJ, MR. SURAJ GOVINDARAJ, J
SRI. NARAYANA S.G. – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KARNATAKA – Respondent
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| 1. the petitioner seeks to quash decisions related to his quarry lease. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. the arguments from both parties regarding jurisdiction and the handling of the application. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. the court's observations on the competence of the dtfc and necessity for due process. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 4. the conclusion that the impugned decisions are set aside. (Para 13) |
ORDER
2. The petitioner was granted quarrying lease for building stone in the land bearing Sy.No.5/P1 measuring 1 acre 28 guntas situated at Kumbatti Village, Hosanagar Taluk and Shivamogga District in terms of the QL No.801/2018-19 executed on 28.12.2018 for a period of 20 years. Prior to the execution of the lease, the petitioner had secured NOC from the Deputy Conservator of Forest (DCF), environment clearance from the competent authority etc.,.
4. The Senior Geologist – 4th respondent is stated to have issued a notice on 26.05.2020. It was replied to by the petitioner on 15.06.2020 wherein a personal hearing was sought for. Without granting opportunity of hearing, 3rd respondent – District Task Force Committee is stated to have recommended premature determination of the quarrying le
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