High Court of Karnataka Quashes Sand Mining Restriction Order in Favor of Lessee — Impugned Order Lacks Statutory Authority Under Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1994. The court held that the Deputy Director cannot impose a blanket ban on sand mining during monsoon based on environmental guidelines without specific rule provision.
12 Apr 2021The petitioner, Sri. Fakkirappa M. Murgod, was granted a quarrying lease for ordinary sand for five years from 10 August 2017 under the Karnataka Mino...
