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Mineral concession records — Chhattisgarh HC
Quick Reply: Mineral-concession grants, royalty returns and production records under MMDR Act are §4 disclosure material. Mineral-concession + royalty records: §4(1)(b).
High Court of Chhattisgarh · 2021-01-01 · Citation awaited
Mineral-concession grants, royalty returns and production records under MMDR Act are §4 disclosure material. Mineral-concession + royalty records: §4(1)(b).
Mineral-concession + royalty records: §4(1)(b) proactive disclosure.
Case details
| Court | High Court of Chhattisgarh |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2021-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | Environmental researcher |
| Respondent | Directorate of Geology & Mining |
| RTI Act sections | §4(1)(b) |
| Outcome | Applicant allowed |
Outcome
Mineral-concession grants, royalty returns and production records under MMDR Act are §4 disclosure material.
Ratio decidendi
Mineral concessions granted under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, royalty returns and production logs are public revenue records with significant environmental impact. §4(1)(b) mandates proactive publication on the State mining portal.
Keywords
mining, Chhattisgarh HC, MMDR, §4
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