Supreme Court of India

State of West Bengal and Another v. M/s. Chiranjilal (mineral) Industries of Bagandih and Another

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Reported as [2023] 12 S.C.R. 277
Bench Sanjiv Khanna and Aravind Kumar JJ.
Decided 12 September 2023

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What the Court ordered

We hold that the respondents are bound to implement the direction contained in the judgment dated 14-3-2012, insofar as the State Government is concerned, it is obliged to comply therewith and such matters, along with other relevant considerations, can be left to the wisdom of the Central Government while taking a decision on the recommendation of the State Government. 14 (2014) 5 SCC.

Judgment, page 19

From the headnote

Issue for consideration: Intra-court appeal preferred by the State of West Bengal before the High Court was dismissed with the direction to the Appellant No. 2 – Joint Secretary, Department of Industries, Commerce and Enterprises, West Bengal or any authorised offi cer to execute a mining lease in favour of the Respondent No. 2, sole proprietor of Respondent No. 1 - M/s. Chiranjilal (Mineral) Industries of Bagandih. Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 – s. 10- – Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015 – Concession Rules, 2016 – r.61 and Proviso

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