The court is examining the non-compliance of an Appellate Authority's order by mining officials and the subsequent deactivation of the petitioner's e-Ravanna, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to the principles of natural justice.

Order

1. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is a mining lease holder and undertaking the mining activities strictly in accordance with law, however, in the year 2021 a show cause notice was issued against the petitioner on a false complaint and penalty was imposed upon the petitioner in violation of principles of natural justice.

2. It is stated that even the respondent-authorities have deactivated the e-Ravanna of the petitioner. It is contended that while challenging the said action of the respondents an appeal was filed before the Court of learned Additional Director (Mines), Jodhpur Zone, Jodhpur (for short ‘Appellate Authority’) and vide order dated 13.01.2026 it has clearly held that the earlier orders passed by the respondent–authorities are in violation of principles of natural justice and while remanding the matter back to the Committee comprising of Mining Engineer, Sojat City, Mining Engineer (Vigilence), Jodhpur and AME, Balesar, directed to undertake fresh inspection and pass fresh orders within a period of two months.

3. It is also stated that inspite of lapse of more then four months, the respondents are not complying the directions given by the learned Appellate Authority. On one hand, inspite of the directions, the respondents are not complying with the order and on the other hand the respondents have also not activated the e-Ravanna in favour of the petitioner

4. Matter requires consideration.

5. Learned counsel for the petitioner is directed to supply copy of writ petition to Mr. Lalit Pareek, who usually appears for Mining Department. Learned counsel for the Department shall complete his instructions and file reply to the writ petition within a period of two weeks.

6. Respondent shall specify the reasons for not making compliance of the order passed by the learned Appellate Authority within the time stipulated therein.

7. At the request of the learned counsel for the petitioner, the issues with regard to activation of e-Ravanna shall be considered on the next date of hearing.

8. List the matter on 11.05.2026 in ‘fresh category’ (subsequent listing).