High Court of Chhattisgarh · 2021-01-01 · Citation awaited
Mineral-concession + royalty records: §4(1)(b) proactive disclosure.
| 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 |
Mineral-concession grants, royalty returns and production records under MMDR Act are §4 disclosure material.
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.
mining, Chhattisgarh HC, MMDR, §4
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