Andhra Pradesh High Court – Amravati
M/S Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited vs The State Of Andhra Pradesh on 18 June, 2025
IN THE HIGIi COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVAT
(SPECIAL. ORIGINAL JURISDICTION)
WEDNESDAY, THE EiGHTEENTH DAY OF JUNE,
TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE
:PRESENT:
HONOURABLE SMT JUSTICE KIRANMAYEE MANDAVA
W-P-Nos-23769,19961] 19962, 21446, 22102, 22789J 23910, 23922] 23923,
24191, 24193, 24196] 24197, 24198, 24200] 24212, 27455, 27617, 27626,
27628, 28529, 28558, 28559, 28560, 28566, 28567, 28568, 28573, 28574,
28575, 28591, 28594, 28595, 28596, 28598, 28599, 28601, 28861, 28864,
28868 & 28870 of 2024 AND 735, 737, 4535, 5237, 7907] 10620,10660,
10662,10664, 10668,10670] 10672, 10674,10676J 10679] 10685, 106871
10701 & 14219 OF 2025
I.A.No.1 of 2024 in 23769 of 2024:
Betvi,een:
M/s. Jaiprakash Power VentureslLimited, Having its registered office at JA
House 63, BasantLok, VasantVihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by its
President (F& A)& Chief Financial Officer Mr. RK Porval.
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Petitioner
-,AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur
District.
2. The Commissioner AND Director of Mines AND Geology,
Ibrahimpatnam, vijayawada, NTR District -521 456 Andhra Pradesh.
3. The District Mines AND Geology Officer, H.No.45/85-6. N.R. Nagar
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh -518 004
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, KumooI Collector Complex,
Budhawarapeta KurnooI, Andhra Pradesh -518 002.
Respondents
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petition under section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High
court may be pleased to grant stay of all further proceedings related to
Demand Notice No. 3076/Sand/2019 dated 28 August 2024, issued by the
District Mines and Geology Officer, Pending disposal of WP No. 23769' of
2024, on the file ofihe High Court.
The Petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing trle Petition a.nd the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier order of the High Court dated.
22.10.2024104.ll.2024] 25.ll.2024) 23.12.2024i 20.01.2025117.02.20251
18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025 made herein and upon hearing the arguments Of
SRI C `SUMON, Advocate for the Petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND
GEOLOGY, for the Respondent NoS.1 to 3, and of GP FOR REVENUE, for
the Respondent No.4;
IA NO.1 OF 2024 lN WP NO: 19961 OF 2024:
Between :
M/s. Prathim.a Infrastructure Ltd., A company registered under the
companies Act, 1956, Vide Registration No.U45200TG1991PLCO13599
Address at Door No.54-15-4D, Second Floor (Part) Indira Arcade Srinivasa
Nagar,I Bank Colony, Vijayawada -520008, Andhra Pradesh, Registered
office at plot No. 213, Road No.1, Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad -
500096, T.S
Petitioner
AND
1. State of Andhra Pradesh, repre`sented by the Princi`paI Secretary Mines
and Geology Department, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati,
Guntur District. 'I
2. The Commissioner and Direc{6r of Mines and Geology,[brahimpatanam,
Viajayawada, NTR District -521456.
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3. The District Mines and Geology OffI-Cer, H.No.45/85-6, N R Nagar,
KumooI, Andhra Prades'h -518004.
4. The Collector and Dl-strict Magistrate, Kurnool Collector Complex,
Budhawara Peta, Kurnooi, Ahdhra Pradesh -518002.
Respondents
Petition under Section 1,51 of CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the HI|gh
Court may be pleased to grant stay of all further proceedings pursuant to the
Demand Notice No.3076/Sand/2019 dt.28-08-2024 issued by the
3rdrespondent, pending disposal of WP No. 19961 of 2024, on the file of the
High Court.
The Petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the appeal and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier orders of the High Court dated
18.09.2024114.10.20241 04.ll.2024I 25.ll.2024123.12.2024I 20.01.20251
17.02.2025, 18.03.2025 & 22.04.2o2~5 made zherein and upon hearing the
arguments of MS. G.LAKSHMl, Advocate for the Petitioner, and of GP FOR
MINES AND GEOLOGY for the Respondents;
IANo.1 OF2024INWPNO: 19962. OF 2024:
Betwee n :
M/s Prathima Infrastructure Ltd, A company registered under the Companies
Act,1956, Vide Registration No.U45200TG1991 PLCO13599 Address at Door
No.54-15-4D, Second Floor (Part) lndira Arcade Srinivasa Nagar, Bank
colony, vijayawada 520008, Andh+a`-Pradesh, Registered Office at Plot No.
213, Road No.1, Film Nagar, Ju6i'I:6 Hills, Hyderabad 500096, T.S.,Rep by its
Vice President , P Anil Kumar.
...Petitioner
AND
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1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, represented by the Principal Secretary,
Mines and Geology Department, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi,
Amaravati, Guntur District. ;,i,
2. The Commissioner and Dirediorof Mines and Geology,lbrahimpatanam,
viajayawada, NTR District 521456.
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, H.No.45/85-6, N R Nagar,
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh 518004.
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, Kurnool Collector Complex,
BudhawaraPeta, Kurnool,
...Respondents
petition under section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit 'filed in -support of the petition, the High
court may be pleased to grant st?y of all further proceedings pursuant to the
Demand Notice No.3076/Sand/2o`19 dt.28-08-2024 issued by the 3rd
respondent pending disposal of wF>: No.19962 of 2024, on the file of the High
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petition coming on for heari'ng, upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit< filed in support thereof and the earlier orders of `the High Court
dt.18.09.2024] 14.10.2024104.ll-2024I 25.ll-2024] 23.12.2O24, 20-01.2025,
17.02.2025, 18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025 made here'In and upon hearing the
arguments of M/s G LAKSHMI, Advocate for the Petitioner, and of GP FOR
MINES AND GEOLOGY for the Re-sbondents
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IANo.1 OF2024lNWPNO:2 1..446 --6F 2024:
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Betwee n :
sandu sreeramulu, s/o. sandu uttama Rao, aged about 50 years, R/o.
H.No.7-9-2-6-203, Dhrona Heights, ®D'hrona Apartments, Nehru Nagar; Dhone
Town, NandyaI District-512 222, Andhra Pradesh.
...Petitioner
AND
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1. State of Andhra Pradesh, rep. By its Prl., Secretary Industries AND
commeroe (Mines lI) -Deba'rrient Secre{aria{ Buildings, Velagapudj,
Amaravathi
2. The Director of Mines AND Geology, Department of Mines and Geology
lbrahimpatnam, vijayawada, Krishna District
3. The District Mines AND Geolc,gy Officer, KurnooI, Kurnool District.
4. DivisionaI Mines and Geolo^gy officer (FAG), Banaganapaili, NandyaI
District.
...Respondents
Petition under Section 1-51--J CPC praying that in the circumstances
stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petitl'on, the High Court may be
pleased to suspend the show cause Notice 'NO.7508/M4/2000 da.ted
19.06.2024, and Consequential Demand Notice NO.7508/M4/2000, dated
o3.09.2024 by the DivisionaI Mines and Geology Officer, Banaganapalli,
NandyaI District (Erstwhile KurnodI'` District), Pending disposal of WP No.
21446 of 2024, on the file of the Hig`h Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the writ petition
and the affl'davit filed in support thereof and the earlier orders of the High
Court dated 03.10.2024, 28.10.2D24-I,I 18.ll.2024, 02.12.2024, 23.12.2024,
20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025 made herein and upon
hearing the arguments of M/s G N Uma Rani, Advocate for the Petitioner, GP
for Mines and Geology for the respohdent Nos.1 to 4;
WP NO: 22102 OF 2024:
Betwee n :
B Pulla Reddy, S/o. B. Ranga Reddy, aged about 54 years, R/o. H.No.5/65,
Peapully (Village AND MandaI) NahdyaI District.-512 222, Andhra Pradesh. I
...Petitioner
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1. State of Andhra Pradesh, rep., By its PrI., Secretary Industries AND
Commerce (Mines ll) Department Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi,
Amaravathi
2. The Director of Mines AND Geology, Department of Mines and Geology
lbrahimpatnam, Vijayawada, Krishna District
3. The District Mines AND Geology Officer, KurnooI, KurnooI District.
4. Divisional Mines and Geology officer, (FAG), Banaganapalli, Nandyal
District
...Respondents
Petition under Article' 226 of th-e Constitution of ln'dia is filed praying that
in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may
be pleased issue a wr'lt or direction, more particularly one in the nature of writ
of Mandamus- declaring the ShoW'` Cause Notice No. 3950/M4/2004 dated
13.06.2024, and Consequential 'Demand Not'lce No. 3950/M4/2004,-dated
o3.09.2024 by the DivisionaI Mines and Geology Officer, Banaganapalli,
Nandyal District (Erstwhile KurnooI District ) as arbitrary, bad in law, illegal,
unjust, against principles of natural Justice and unconstitutional and to set
aside the same.
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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances
stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High court may be
pleased to suspend the Show1'dause Notice NO.3950/M4/2004 dated
13.06.2024, and Consequential D6mand Notice NO.3950/M4/2004, dated
o3.09.2024 by the DivisionaI Mih6s and Geology Officer, BanaganapaIIi,
NandyaI District (Erstwhile Kurnoo-I District), Pending disposal of WP 22102 of
2024, on the file of the High Court.>r./'''
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IA NO: 2OF2024
petition under section 151` 6pc praying that in -the circumstances
stated in the affidavit filed in -support of the petition, the` High Court may be
pleased to direct the respondents not to take any coercive steps pursuant to
demand notice against the petitioner, pending disposal of wp 22102 of 2024,
on the file of the High Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petitI'On and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier orders of the High court dated
04.10.2024128.10.2024118.ll.2024l o2.12.2024123.12.2024] 20.01.2025I
17.02.2025, 18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025 made herein and upon hearing the
.. arguments of Ms. G N Uma Rani, Advocate for the Petitioner and of GP for
Mines & Geology for the Respondents;
[ANo.1 OF2024lNWPNO: 22789 OF 2024
Between:
M/s Prathima Infrastructure Ltd, A company registered under the Companies
Act,1956, Vide Registration No.L'45200TG1991 PLCO13599 Address at Door
No.54-15-4D, Second FIoor (Part) lndira Arcade Srinivasa Nagar, Bank
colony, vijayawada -520008, Andh`ra Pradesh, Reg]-stered Office at Plot No.
213, Road No.1, Film Nagar, Jubiie'6 Hills, Hyderabad -500096, T.S.
...Petitioner(s)
(petitioner in wp 22789 OF 2024
I On the file of High Court)
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1. State of Andhra Pradesh, re`presented by the Principal Secretary, Mines
AND Geology Departmen-i, ~`AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati,.
Guntur District.
2. The Commissioner AND < Director of Mines AND Geology,
lbratlimpatanam, vial-aya'wada; NTR District -521456.
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3. The DivisionaI Mines AND Geology Officer, Narsipatnam, Anakapalle
District Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, Anakapalle District, AnakapaIIe.
Andhra PradeSh.
...Respondent(s)
(Respondents in-dot)
petition under section -151 of CPC is filed praying that in the-
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High
court may be pleased to grant stay of all further proceedings pursuant to the
Demand Notice No.115/Sand/2024 dt. 12-09-2024 issued by the 3rd
respondent, pending d'lsposal of WP No. 22789 of 2024, on the file of the
High Court.
petit'lon coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier orders of the High Court
dt.10.10'2024I 04.ll.2024125-ll.2024123.12.2024120.01.2025! 17.02.2025l .
18.03.2025 & 22.04.2o25 made herein and upon hearing the arguments Of
M/s G LAKSHMl, Advocate for the';Petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND
GEOLOGY for the Respondents;
•wp NO: 23910 OF 2024:
Between :
saint Gobain India Private Limited, Represented by Mr. Animesh Saha, Team
Leader-Legal having its registered office at Floor No.7, Sigapi Aachi Building,
No.18/3, Rukmani Lakshmipathi Road, Egmore, Chennai -600008, Tamil
Nadu
u.petitioner
•AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Industries
and commerce Mines Department, BIock Ill, Velagapudi AP Secretariat
Amaravati I
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2. The Director of Mines and Geology, 5th and 6th Floors Sri Anjaneya
Towers lbrahimpatnam, Krishna District
3. The Divisional Mines AND Geology Officer, Door No. 19-2-7, NH-16
opp. to chillakur Police Station Gudur-524 412, Tirupati District
...Respondents
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that
in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may
be pleased'to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction in the nature of a
Writ of Certiorari calling for the records relating to the Demand Notice dated
19-09-2024 bearing Reference No.MDLO1070002522/SPL-TEAM/2024 issued
by the Divisional Mines and Geoldgy Officer, Gudur (3rd Respondent) and
cluash the same as it is illegal, `arbitrary and in violation of the Principles of
Natural Justice;
IANO: 1 OF2024:
petition under section 151 CPC iS filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the
High Court may be pleased to stay all further proceedings in pursuance to
dated 19th September 2024 the Demand Notice bearing Reference No.
MDLO1070002522/SPL-TEAM/2024+ issued by the 3rd Respondent, pending
disposal of wp.No.23910. of 2024-,'1-on-the file of the High Court.
lANO: 2OF2024:
Petition.under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High
court may be pleased to direct tfi6 3rd Respondent to continue |lssuing the
Dispatch Permits at the request of the Petitioner, pending disposal of
wp.No.23910 of 2024; on the file of the High Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thefe6firland High Court dated. 22.10.2024,
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18.ll.2024, 02.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 &
22.04.2025 upon hearing the arguments Sri Gnani Vivek Karra, Advocate for
the petitio`ner and sri p.Rama Krishna, learned Government Pleader for Mines
I & Geology for the Respondents;
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WP NO: 23922 OF 2024:
Between :
saint Gobain India Pr'lvate Limited, Represented by Mr. Animesh Saha,
Team Leader-Legal having its,.'registered ofiice at Sigapi Achi Building,
Floor No.7,18/3 Rukmani Lakshmipathi Road, Egmore, Chennai -600008
Petitioner
AND
1. The State Of Andhra Pradesh,I Rep.. by its Principal Secretary Industries
and commerce Mines Department Block III Velagabudi AP Secretariat
Amaravati
2. The Director Of Mines And`,Geology, 5th and 6th Floors Sri Anjaneya
Towers l`brahimpatnam, Krishna District
3. The Divisional Mines And Geology OffiI;er, Door No.19-2-7, NH-16 0pp.
to chillakur police station,I-Gudtlr -524 412, Tirupati District.
I,r Respondents
petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that
in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may
be pleased to issue an appropr'Iate`Writ, Order Or direction in the nature Of a
writ of certiorari calling for the recdrds relating to the Demand Notice dated
19-09-2024bearing Reference No. MDLO109011317/SPL-TEAM/2024 issued
by the Divisional Mines and Geology Officer, Gudur (3rd Respondent) and
quash the same as it is illegal, a+bitrary and in violation of the Principles of
Natural Justice.
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petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated, in the affidavit-filed in support of the petition,- the High
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Court may be pleased to stay aII`further proceedings in pursuance to the
Demand Notice dated 19'T`.09-2024 bearing Reference No.
MDLO109011317/SPL-TEAM/2024 issued by the 3rd Respondent, PendI'ng
disposal of wp 23922 of 2024, on t~he file of the High Court.
IANO: 2OF2024:
Petition under Section 1``51`t;.--:`:of CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated-in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High
court may be pleased to direct the 3rd Respondent {o continue issuing the
Dispatch Permits at the request .of the- Petitioner, Pending disposal of WP
23922 of 2024, on the file of the High'Court.
The petition coming on for h'earing, upon perusing the Petition and the
i affidavit filed in support thereof and High Court dated.22.10.202.4,18.ll.2024,
o2.12.2024, 23.12.2025, 20.01.202'.5.,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
upon hearing the arguments of Sri.,.GNANI 'VIVEK KARRA Advocate for the
Petitioner and of GP FOR INDUSTRIES for the Respondents;.
WP NO: 23923 OF 2024:
Betwee n :
SAINT GOBAIN INDIA PRIVATE `LIMITED, Represented by Mr. Animesh
saha, Team Leader-Legal having its leg-IStered Office at Sigapi Achi Building,
FIoor No.7,18/3, Rukmani Lakshmibathi Road, Eginore, Chennai -600008
Petitioner
•AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Industries
and commerce Mines D6bartment, Block Ill, Velagapudi, AP
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Secretariat, Amaravati
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MINES AND GEOLOGY, 5th and 6th FIoors, Sri
Anjaneya Towers, lbrahimpatriam, Krishna District
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3. THE DIVISIONAL MINES AND GEOLOGY OFFICER, Door No.19-2-7,
NH-16,I Opp. to Chillakur Police Station, Gudur- 524 412, Tirupati
District
Respondents
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that
in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may
be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, order or .direction in the nature of a
Writ of Certiorari calling for the recdrds relating to the Demand Notice dated
19-09-2024 bearing Reference No, MDLO109011307/SPL-TEAM/2024 issued
by the Divisional Mines and Geology Officer, Gudur (3rd Respondent) and
quash the same as it is illegal, arbitrary and in violation of the Principles of
Natural Justice.
IANO: 1 OF2024
Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit'filed in support of the writ petition, the
High Court may be pleased to stay all further proceedings in pursuance to the
Demand Notice dated 19-09-2024 bearing Reference No. MDLO109011307/
SPL- TEAM/2024 issued by the 3rd `Respondent, pending disposal of the Writ
Petition No.23923 of 2024, on`the file,of the High Court.
lANO: 2OF2024
Petition under Section ..1I5`1. CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the wrj{ petition, the
High Court may be pleased to dir6ct the 3rd Respondent to continue issuing
the DI'SPatCh Permits at the request -of the Petitioner, pending disposal of the
writ petition No. 23923 of 2024, on the file of the High Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and High Court dated.22.10.2024,18.ll.2024,
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02.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
upon hearing the arguments of Mr.O.Manohar Reddy, learned Senior Counsel `
appeared on behalf of Mr.Gnani Vivek Karra, Advocate for the Petitioner and
Sri.P.Rama Krishna, Governmen`t'`:-PIeader for Mines & Geology for
Respondents;
IANo.1 OF2024lNWP NO: 24191 OF2024
Between :`
M/s Ja-lprakash Power Ventures Limi`ted, Having its registered office at JA
House 63, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by its
president (F and A) and Chief Finan;iaI Officer Mr. RK Porval
...Petitioner(s)
(Petitioner in WP 24191 OF 2024
on the file of High Court)
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. S6cretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner and Direct-Or df Mines and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, D.No.17-14-830, 3/5
vidyanagar Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - 522 004
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, Collector Office Rd, Ankamma
Nagar, Nagarampalem, Guntuir,.Andhra Pradesh -522 004
...Respondent(s)
(Respondents/Respondents in-do-)
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Petition unde-r Section 151 of CPC is filed, praying that in the
circulmstances stated in the affidavit-filed in support of the petition, the High
court may be pleased to grant a' stay on all further proceedings related to
Demand Notice No.1353/Sand/202i` dated 17 August 2024, issued by the
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District Mines and Geology Officer, Guntur, pending the disposal of the above
writ petition, and that such other orders as this Honble Court may consider
appropriate be passed as the Petitioner has a strong prima 'facie case,
balance of convenience lies in favour of the Petitioner and- against the
Respondents, and the Petitioner will suffer irreparable injury if the Impugned
Demand Notice is not stayed. Pending disposal of WP No. 24191 of 2024, on
the file of the High Court.
Petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier orders of the High Court
dt.24.10.2024, 25.ll.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025
& 22.04.2025 made herein and upoh hearing the arguments of sri c.sumon,
Advocate for the Petitioners and GP for Mines and Geology for the
Respondent Nos.1 to 3 and GP for Revenue for the Respondent No.4
lANo| 1 OF2024INWP NO: 24193OF2024:
Betwee n :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered office at JA
House 63, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by its
president (F & A) And Chief Financial ``Officer Mr. RK Porwal.
n.Petitioner
(PetI'tiOner in WP 24193 OF 2024
on the file of High Court)
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh,` Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner And D]|re-ctor of Mines and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTFi District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District Mines Anrd'''Ge6Iogy Officer, D.No.17-14-830, 3/5
vidyanagar Guntur, Andhra Pradesh -522 004
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4.- The Collector and District Magistrate, Collector Office Rd, Ankamma
Nagar, Nagarampalem, Guntur,,Andhra Pradesh--522 004
...Respondents
(Respondents in-do-)
petition under section 151' CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petit'IOn, the
High Court may be pleased Graht a stay on all further proceedings related to
Demand Notice No.1353/Sand/2024 dated 17 August 2024, issued' by the
District M'lnes and Geology Officer, Guntur, pending the disposal of the above
wr'It Petit'lOn, and that Such Other Orders aS this Hon'ble Court may consider
appropriate be passed as the Petitioner has a strong prima faCie Case,
balance of convenience lies ih favour of the Petitioner and against the
Respondents, and the Petitioner will suffer irreparable injury if the Impugned
Demand Notice is not stayed. Pending disposal of WP No.24193 of 2024, on
the file of the High Court.
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The Petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier order of the High Court dated.
24.10.2024I 04.ll.2024I 25.ll.2024123..12.2024I 20.01.2025117.02..2.025]
18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025 made her6in and lIPOn hearing the arguments Of
SRI C SUMON Advocate for the 'Petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND
GEOLOGY, for the Respondent N'-ds.1 to 3, and of GP FOR REVENUE, for
the Respondent No.4
IA NO.1 OF 2024 IN WRIT PETITION NO: 24196 OF 2024
Betwee n :
M/s Ja'lprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered office at JA
House 63, BasantLok, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by its
president (F and A) and Chief Financial Offi'cer Mr. P`K Porwal.
Petitioner
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';AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, VelagapudiAmaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, D.No. 17-14-830, 3/5
Vidyanagar Guntur, Andhra Pradesh -522 0Q4
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, Collector Office Rd, Ankamma
Nagar, Nagarampalem, Gun{ur, Andhra Pradesh -522 004
Respohdents
Petition under Section 15.1 `'-CPC praying, that in the circumstances
stated in ,the affidavit filed in suppd_it of the petition, the High Court may be
pleased prayed that this Hon'ble eduit grant a stay on all further proceedings
related {o Demand Notice No.1353/Sand/2024 dated 17 August 2024, issued
by the District Mines and Geolog'y Officer, Guntur, pending disposal of
wp No. 24196 of 2024, on the file of the High Court.
The Petition coming on for he{aring, upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and' the earlier orders of the High Court dated.
24.10-2024] 04.ll.2024] 25.ll.2024! 23'12.2024120.01.2025] 17.02.2025,
18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of
SRI C SUMON, Advocate for the`Petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND
GEOLOGY, for the Respondent'~Nds.1 to 3, and of GP FOR REVENUE, for
the Respondent No.4
lA No.1 OF 2024 IN WRIT PETITIO-N NO: 24197 OF 2024
/
Between :
M/s. Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its -registered office at JA
House 63 Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar';.l''New Delhi -I 110057., rep by its President
(F & A) & Chief Financial Officer Mr. 'RK Porval
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...Petitioner
..,AND
1. The State of Andhra Prades:h, -'R;ep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Dep.artment A.P. Secretariat, Ve[agapudj Amaravati, Guntur
District ; Tt,.
2. The Commissioner & |Direc±or df Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh i 521 456
3. The District Mines & Geology Officer, D.No.17-14-830, 3/5 Vidyanagar
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh -522.004
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, Collector Office Rd, Ankamma
Nagar, Nagarampalem, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh -522 004
IaI Respondents
petition under section 1`51'`,-ilCPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the grou-'ri-ds filed in support of the petition, the
High Court may be pleased to grari a,,stay on all further proceedings related
to Demand Notice No.1353/Sand/2024 dated 17 August 2024, issued by the
Distr.ict Mines and Geology Officer, Guntur'', pending the disposal of the above
writ petition, and that such other oFders as this Hon'ble Court may consider
appropriate be passed as the p6titioner has a strong prima facie case,
balance of convenience lies in favour of the Petitioner and against the
Respondents, and the Petitioner Wili' suffer irreparable injury if the Impugned
Demand Notice is not stayed., pendihg disposal of WP No. 24197 of 2024, on
the file of the High Court. +!i`
The Petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and \the earlier order of the High Court dated.
24.10.2024] 04.ll.2024, 25.ll.2024123.12.2024120.01.2025I 17.02.20251
18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025 made h'e+ein and upon hearing the arguments of
SRI C SUMON, Advocate for the-Petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND
GEOLOGY, for the Respondent N`i6s.1 to 4, and of GP FOR REVENUE, for
the Respondent Not.4;
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[A No.1 OF2024]NWP NO: 24198OF2024,
Between I.
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered office at JA
House 63, Basant Lok, Vasant VI'har, New Delhi -110057., rep by its
president (F & A) & Chief Financial Officer Mr. RK Porval
:..Petitioner(s)
(petitioner in wp 24198 OF 2024
on the file of High Court)
AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P`.~' S;6retariat, velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District Andh+a Pradesh -521456
3. The District Mines and Geology' Officer, D.No.17-14-830, 3/5
vidyanagar Guntur, Andhra F;radesh -522 004
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, Collector Office Rd, Ankamma
Nagar, Nagarampalem, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh --522 004
...Respondent(s)
(Respondents in-do-)
Petition under-Section 151.of CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidaviit filed in support of the petition, the High
court may be pleased prayed that this Hon'ble Court grant a stay on all further
proceedings related to Demand Nofiice No.1353/Sand/2024 dated 17 August
2024, issued by the District Mines and Geology Officer, Guntur, pending the
disposal of the above writ petition,_and that such other orders as this Hon'ble
Court may consider appropriate be passed as the Petitioner has a strong
prima facie case, balance of convenience lies in favour of the Petitioner and
against the Respondents, and the+Petitioner will suffer irreparable injury if the
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Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed. .Pending disposal of WP No. 24198
of 2024, on the file of the High Court.:
The petit-Ion coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and:`the earlier order of the High Court dated.
24.10.2024104.ll.2024I 25.ll.2024I 23.12.2024I 20.01.2025I 17.02.2025I
18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025 made here.in and upon hearing the arguments of
SRI C SUMON Advocate for the Pet'ltioner and of GP FOR MINES AND
GEOLOGY, for the Respondent Nos.1 to 3, and of GP FOR REVENUE, for
the Respondent No.4;
't
lA No.1 OF2024INWP NO: 24200OF2024:
Between :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventllr`es Limited, Having its registered office at
JA House 63, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by
its president (F & A) & Chief Financial Officer Mr. RK PorwaI
`1_`.\l
.I.Petitioner
• .' I:.'A'.'N D
1. The State of Andhra 'Pradesh',-''Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner & Directo+, of Mines And Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District' Mines And I-Geology Officer, D.No.17-14-830, 3/5
Vidyanagar Guntur, Andhra PF~adesh - 522 004-
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, Collector Office Rd, Ankamma
Nagar, Nagarampalem, Gunt-Lir,'Andhra Pradesh -522 004
``=.,r,` ...Respondents
petition under section 151' CPC praying that in the circumstances
stated in the affidavit filed in suppo'ft of the petition, the High Court may be
pleased to grant a Stay on all further proceedings related. to Demand Notice
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No.1353/Sand/2024' dated 17 August 2024, issued by the District Mines and
Geology Officerj Guntur, pending the disposal of-the above writ petition, and
that such other orders as this Hon'ble Court may consider appropriate be
passed as the Petitioner has a.I,strong prima facI|e. Case, balance of
convenience lies in favour of the P`e£itioner and against the Respondents, and
the Petitioner will suffer irreparable injury if the Impugned Demand Notice is
not stayed.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petition and the
affI'daVit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court dated
24.10.2024, 25.ll.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 &
22.04.2025 made herein and upon :hearing the arguments of sri c SUMON
Advocate for the Petitioner, of GP' FOR HOME (AP) ,GP FOR MINES AND
GEOLOGY Advocate for the Respondents;
[A No. 1 OF 2024 lN WRIT PETIT]O'N NO: 24212 OF 2024:
Between : r;' `
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered' office at JA
House 63, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by its
President (F & A) and Chief Financial Officer Mr. RK PorvaI
Petitioner
iJ-:'AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh,I-Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner & Direct6'r:`of Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District -` 521 456 Andhra Pradesh
3. The District Mines & Geology Officer, H.No. 45/85-6. N.R. Nagar .
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh -518 oo4
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, Kurnool Collector Complex,
Budhawarapeta KurnooI, Andhra Pradesh -518 002
Respondents
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Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the grQ.und.S filed in support of the petition, the
High Court may be pleased to grant a stay on all further proceedings related
to Demand Notice No. 3076/Sand/2019 dated 28 August 2024, issued by the
District Mines and Geology Officer; pending the disposal of the above writ
petition, and that such other, N, orders as this Hon'ble Court may consider
appropriate be passed as the Petitioner has a strong prima facie case,
balance of convenience lies in favour of the Petitioner, and against the
Respondents, and the Petitioner will suffer irreparable injury if the Impugned
Demand Notice is not stayed.
The Petition coming on fort;hearing, upon perusing .the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier order of the High Court dated.
24.10.2024] 04.ll.2024I 25.ll.2024] 23,12.2024] 20.01.2025117.02.2025]
18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025 made herein and upon hearing the-arguments Of
SRI C SUMON Advocate for the Petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND
)
GEOLOGY, for the Respondent NOs.1 to 3, and of GP FOR REVENUE,-for
the Respondent No.4;
lANo.1 OF2024lNWP NO: 27455OF2024
Between :
M/s GCKC Projects And wi6rk's pvt Ltd, Rep. by its Director, Ashok
Kumar, S/o. Roopchand Samdaria, Aged 58 years Corporate Office at
24, Mission Compound, Ajmer'Road, Jaipur-302001.
u.Petitioner
AND
1. The State of Andhra Prades-h;I,-Rep.by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur
District.
rd_ -.
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2. The Commissioner and Dire.ctor:of Mines and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District. -521456, Andhra Pradesh.
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, Vijayawada, NTR Distri'ct,
Andhra Pradesh.
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, NTR District, Vijayawada, Andhra
Pradesh.
...Respondents
PetitI'On under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances
stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may b6
pleased to grant stay of all further p'r6`eeedings pursuant to the Demand Notice
No.6275/Sand/2022 dt.12.ll.2024 issued by the 3rd respondent pending
disposal of wp No.27455 of 2024, ore the file of the High Court.
The petition comI-ng On for hearing, upon .Perusing the Writ Petition and
the affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier Order of the High Court
dated 26.ll.2024, 06.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025 made
herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri B JAYA PRABHAKARA RAO,
Advocate for the Petitioners and of GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY for the
Respondent Nos.1 to 4;
IA No. 1 OF 2024 lN WRIT PETITION NO: 27617 OF 20.24:
Bet\A,een : 'f`S
M/s. Jaipraksh Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered office at
JA House 63, Basant Lok, Vac:ant Vihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by its
president (F & A) & Chief Fin`anciaI Officer Mr. RK PorwaI.
' petitioner
•-;-AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh; Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. S,e5retariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur
District.
I
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2. The Commissioner & Director of Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District, Andhra Pradesh -521 456
3. ~The Asst. Director of Mines & Geology, Buggayya Compound, Tadipatri,
Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh-515411
4. District Mines & Geology Officer, Opp: Ill Town Police Station, H.L.C
Colony, Ananthapuramu Andhra Pradesh-515134
5. The Collector and District Magistrate, CoIIectorate, Anantapuramu, .
Andhra Pradesh -515 001.I
Respondents
petition under section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the groundds filed in support of the petition, the
High Court may be pleased to grant a stay on all further proceedings related
to Reminder Not'ICe No. 2894/OSR/2022 dated 12 November 2024, issued by
the District Mines and Geology Officer and the Demand Notice issued by the
Asst. Director of Mines and Geology, pending disposal of WP No. 27617 of
-2024, on the file of the High Court. I ``
The Petition coming on for hearing, upon Perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier Order Of the High Court dated.
27.ll.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing the a`rguments of SRI C SUMON Advocate for
the petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY, for the Respondent
Nos.1 to 4, and of GP FOR REVENIJE, for the Respondent No.5;
*\={tt` .
lA NO.1 OF 2024 lN WRIT PETITION NO: 27626 OF 2024:
Betwee n :
Jaipraksh Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered office at JA House
63, BasantLok, Vasa'htVihar, New IDelhi -110057., rep by its Pres'ldent (F
Petitioner
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1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh,:..Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department 5th an~d FIoor, B BIock, Sri Anjaneya Towers,
I'brahimpatnam, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh -521456
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
ViJ-ayaWada, NTR District, Andhra Pradesh -521456
3. . The District Mines and Gee.lQgy Officer, A-Block, Room No. 401, 402,
403 and 420, Padmavathi Nilayam, Collectorate, Tiruchanur, Tirupati
District, Andhra Pradesh'-517501
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector office, Tirupati,
Andhra Pradesh -517503
I Respondents
Petition under Section 151' of CPC is filed praying that in the
cI-rCumStanCeS Stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High
Court may be pleased to grant a `stay on all further proceedings related to
Demand Notice No. 4472/ Sand/ -2o`1,`9 dated 08 November, 2024, issued by
the District, Mimes and Geology Officer, Tirupathi pending the disposal of the
above writ petition, and that such other orders as this Hon'ble Court may
consider appropriate be passed as the Petitioner has a strong prima facie
case, balance of convenience lies in favour of the Petitioner and against the
Respondents, and the Petitioner wi'll suffer irreparable injury if the Impugned
Demand Notice is not stayed., pending disposal ofWP No. 27626 of 2024, on
the file of the High Court.
The .Petition conling On for hearing, upon Perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof~^a-n`d```' the earlier order of the High Court
dated.27.ll.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.o1.2025, 17.02.2025, 18.03.2025 &
22.04.2025 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of SRI C SUMON,
Advocate for the Petitioner,, and of' GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY, for the
Respondents;
I .T,£<i t¢.,:.i/.`
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lA NO.1 OF 2024 IN WRIT PETITION NO: 27628 OF 2024 :
Between :
M/s. Jaiprakash Power Ventures. Limited, Having its registered office at JA
House 63, BasantLok, Vasant-Vihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by its
President (F & A) and Chief Financial Officer Mr. RK Porwal
Petitioner
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh;I Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department 5th and 6th B Block, Sri Anjaneya Towers,
- lbrahimpatnam, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh -521456
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District, Andhra Pradesh -521 456
'3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, A-Block, R-oom,No. 401, 402,
403 and 420, Padmavathi--`fui!a~yam, Collectorate, Tiruchanur, Tirupati ,
District, Andhra Pradesh' -517501
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector office, Tirupati,
Andhra Pradesh -517503.
Respondents
petition under section 151: of CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High
Court may be pleasecl g'rant a st'ay on all further proceedings related t9
Demand Notice No.'4472/Sahd/2019 dated 08 November 2024, issued by the
District Mines and Geology Officer] 'JTirupati, pending the disposal of the above
..i I.
writ petition, and that such other 6f~d'`S'rs as this Hon'ble Court may consider
appropriate be passed as the p6titioner has a strong prima facie case,
balance of convenience lies in favour of the Petitioner and against the
Respondents, an'd the Petitioner will suffer irreparable injury if the Impugned
Demand Notice is not stayed, pending disposal of WP No. 27628 of 2024, on
the file of the High Court.
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I_.pr ~' .`'1.
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The Petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof an'd the earlier order of the High Court dated.
27.ll.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing the arguments of SRI C SUMON Advocate for
the PetI-tiOner, and of GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY for the Respondent
Nos.1 to 3, and of GP FOR REVENUE, for the Respondent No.4;
IA NO.1 OF 2024 [N WP NO: 28529 OF 2024:
Between :
S.R. Minerals, Door No. 17/7/24, Revenue Ward No. 8, Cintavaram,
chiIIakurMandal, Tirupa{hi District Rep by its Proprietor G. Sridevi
Petitioner
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh; Rep. by I|tS Principal Secretary, Mines,
Industries and commerce Department secretariat Buildings,
Amaravathi, Guntur District
2. The Commissl'oner, Director of Ml'nes and Geology Government of
Andhra Pradesh lbrahimpatnam, NTR district
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, Nellore, SPSR Nellore distrI|Ct
4. The DivisionaI Mines and Geology OffI|Cer, Gudur, Tirupathi DistrI'Ct
Respondents
Petition under section 151 `of CPC is flled Praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affI'daVit` filed in support of the petition, the High
court may be pleased to direct the respondents to allow the petitioner to do I'tS
business by suspending Demand Notice No. MDLO109011297/SPL-
Team/2024 dated 27.ll.2024 issued by 4threspondent, pending disposal of
WP No. 28529 of 2024, on the`file of the High Court.
The petition coming on hearing and upon perusing the petition and
affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier Order of the High Court dated
1'.|lr :t' 1.
27
o5.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri Kambhampati Ramesh
Babu, advocate for the petitioner and Of GP for Mines and Geology for
Respondents;
IA NO.1 OF 2024 IN WRIT PETITION NO: 28558 OF 2024:
Between :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Lim-Ited., Having its registered dffice at .TA
House 63, BasantLok, VasantVihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by its
president (F-and A) and Chief Financial Officer Mr. RX Porwal
Petitioner
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by 'lts Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Departm6nt A.P. Secretariat, VelagapudiAmaravati, Guntur
District.
2. The Commissioner and Director of Min;s and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456.
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, Department of Mines and
Geology Government of And-hra Pradesh House No.ll/2, Lakshmi
villa, Talpag-lr-I Colony, Naar Dileep Nursing Home, Nellore- 524004,
Andhra Pradesh.
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District.Collector office, SPS
Nellore District Achari Stre~et Collectors Officer, Nellore, Andhra
'Pradesh 524001.
Respondents
pet'ltion under section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High
court may be pleased to grant stay on all further proceedings related tO
Demand Notice No.576/Sand/20T'l.9:15 dated 22 November 2024`issued by
Respondent No.3, the District Mines and Geology Officer, SPS Nellore
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District, pending disposal of WP No. 28558 of 2024, on the file of the High
Court.
Petitions coming on for heari'ng, upon perusing the petitions and the
affidavits filed in support thereof ahd the earlier orders of the High Court dt.
05.12.2024, 23.12.20'24, 20.01.2025,,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing th;I:+arguments of sri c SUMON, Advocate for
the Petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY for the Respondents 1
to 3 and of GP FOR REVENUE for the Respondent No.4;
lA NO.1 OF 2024 lN WRIT PETITION NO: 28559 OF 2024:
Between:
JAIPRAKSH POWER VENTURES LIMITED, Having its registered office at
JA House 63, Basan{Lok, VasantVihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by its
President (F AND A)AND Chief'Fihancial Officer Mr. RK Porwal
Petitioner
; ,.A,ND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. S'-6cretariat, velagapudiAmaravati, Guntur
District. I
2. The Commissioner and DI-rector Of Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District Aridhra Pradesh -521 456.
3. The D['strict Mines and Geology Officer, Department of Mines and
Geology Government of An'dhra Pradesh House No.ll/2, Lakshmi
villa, Talpagiri Colony, Near -Dileep Nursing Home, Nellore- 524004,
Andhra Pradesh.
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector office, SPS
NeIIore District Acharif Street Collectors Officer, Nellore, Andhra
Pradesh 524001.
Respondents
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Petition under` Section 151 :of CPC is filed praying that in {h.e
circumstances stated in the affidavit: filed in support of the petition, the High
Court may be pleased to grant stay on all fur{her`proceedings related to
Demand Notice No.576/Sand/2019-13 dated 22 November 2024 issued by
Respondent No.3, the District"ih6s and Geology Officer, SPS Nel'iore
District, pending disposal of WP N9.: 28559 of 2024, on the file of the High
Court.
Petitions coming on for heari'ng, upon perusing the Petitions and the
affidavits filed in support thereof arid the earlier orders of the High Court dt.
o5.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing the 'arguments of sri c SUMON, Advocate for
the petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY for the Respondents 1
to 3 and of GP FOR REVENUE for;;{h-6 Respondent No.4;
lA Nol 1 OF 2024 Ird WP NO: 28560,OF 2024
Between:
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventujres Limited, Having its registered office at JA
House 63, BasantLok, VasantVihar:,I::'New Delhi -110057., rep by its President
(F and A) and Chief Financial Offic6'r-`Mr. RX PorvaI
...Petitioner(s)
(Petitioner in WP 28560 OF 2024
on'the file of High Court)
-.:iir'AND
•-:+.,,
1. The State ofAndhra Prade;h, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Ve[agapudiAmaravati, Guntur
. District
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District Andh'ra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District Mines and G66Iogy Officer, Department oT- Mines and
Geology Government of Andhra Pradesh House No,ll,J2, Lakshmi
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Villa, Talpagiri Colony, Near DI'leeP Nursing Home, Nellore- 524004,
Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and Dl'strict Magistrate, Dis`{rict Collector office, SPS
Nellore District Achari Street Collector's OffI'Cer, Nellore, Andhra
Pradesh 524001
...Respondent(s)
(Respondents in-do-)
Petition under Section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High
Court may be pleased to grant a stay on all further proceedings related to
Demand Notice No. 576/Sand/2019-12 dated 22 November 2024 issued by
Respondent No.3, the District Mines and Geology Officer, SPSR Nellore
District, Pending disposal of WP N6.I 28560 of 2024, on the fI-Ie of the High
Court.
Petitions coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petitions and the
affidavits filed in support thereof and the earlier orders of the High Court dt.
05.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing the-arguments of sri c SUMON, Advocate for
the Petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY for the Respondents 1
to 3 and of GP FOR REVENUE for the Respondent No.4;
IA No- 1 OF2024INWPNO: 28566..'OF 2024
Between :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered offI'Ce at JA
House 63, BasantLok, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by its President
(F and A) and Chief Financial Officer-I:Mr-. RK Porwal
...Petitioner
AND'
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh,I Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, VelagapudiAmaravati,Guntur
DI'StriCt.
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2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
vljayawada, NTR District And`hra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, Department of Mines and
Geology Government of Andhra Pradesh House No.ll/2, Lakshmi
villa, Talpagiri Colony, Near Dileep Nurs'lng Home, Nellore- 524004,
Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector office, SPS
Nellore District Achari Street Collectors Officer, Nellore, Andhra
Pradesh 524001
...Respondents
petition under section 151`- CPC is filed pray'lng that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High
court may be pleased to grant stay of all further proceedings related to
Demand Notice No. 576/Sand/2019-10 dated 22 November 2024 issued by
Respondent No.3, the District Mines and Gedlogy Officer, SPS Nellore District
pending the disposal of the above writ petition, and that such other orders as
this Honble Court may consider appr'opriate be Passed aS the Petitioner has a
strong prima facie case, balance of convenience lies in favour of the Petitioner
and against the Respondents, and the Petitioner will suffer ir`reParab'e injury if
the Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed. Pending disposal Of WP No.
28566 of 2024, on the file of the High Court.
petitions coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petitions and the
affidavits filed in support thereof antd the earlier orders of the High Court dt.
o5.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing the'-'arguments of sr-I c SUMON, Advocate for
i.
the petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY for the Respondents 1
{o 3 and of GP FOR REVENUE for tne Respondent No.4;
I.~
32
IANo.1 OF2024lN WRIT PETITION NO.I 28567 OF 2024
Betwee n :
M/s.Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered office at
JA House 63, Basan{Lok, Vasan{Vihar, New Delhi -110057a, rep by its
president (F &A) &Chief Financial Officer Mr. RKPorwaI
Petitioner
I.;AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, VelagapudiAmaravati, Guntur
Distrj6t
2. The Commissioner &Director of Mines &Geology, lbrahimpa{nam,
- ViJ-ayaWada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District Mines &Geology"Officer, Department of Mines and Geology
Government,of Andhra Pradesh House No.ll/2, Lakshmi Villa,
TalpagirI' Colony, Near Dileep Nursing Home, Nellore-524004, Andhra
Pradesh
4. The Collector and District Magi-Strafe, District Collector office, SPS
NeIIore District Achari Street collec{orJs Officer, NeIIore, Andhra
Pradesh 524001
Respondents
Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the grouhds filed in support of the petition, the
High Court may be pleased to stay on all further proceedings related to
Demand Notice No. 576/Sand/2019-ll dated 22 November 2024 issued by
Respondent No.3, the District ¢Mines and Geology Officer, SPS Nellore
District, pending disposal `of WP No. <28567 of 2024, on the file of the High
Court- .
Petitions coming on .for hearing, upon perusing the petitions and the
affidavits filed in support thereof and the earlier orders of the High Court d{.
33
o5.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri C SUMON, Advocate for
the petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY for the Respondents-1
to 3 and of GP FOR REVENUE for the Respondent No.4;
]A No.1 OF 2024 lN WRIT PETITION NO= 28568 OF 2024
Between :
M/s.Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered office at
JA House 63, BasantLok, VasantVihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by its
president (F &A) &Chief Financial Officer Mr. RX PorwaI
Petitioner
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh,I Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Sec`retariat, VelagapudiAmaravati, Guntur
District ----
2. The Comm'lssioner &Direct~;r o`f Mines &Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District Mines &Geology Officer,. Department of Mines and Geology
Government of Andhra Pradesh 'House No.ll/2, Lakshmi Villa,
Talpagiri Colony; Near Dileep`' +Nursing Home, Nellore-524004, Andhra
Pradesh
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector office, SPS
Nellore District Achari Street CoIIector's Officer, NeI'ore, Andhra
Pradesh 524001
Respondents
Petition under Section 151- CPC is filed praying that 'ln the
circumstances stated in the grounds f'lled in support of the petition, the
High Court may be pleased {o grant a stay on ail further proceedings related
to Demand Notice No. 576/Sand/2019-9 dated 22 November 2024 issued by
Respondent No.3, the District Mirles and Geology Officer, SPS Nellore
34
District, pending disposal of WP Not. 28568 of 2024, on the file of the High
Court-
Petitions coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petitions and the
affidavits filed in support thereof and the-earlier orders of the High Court dt.
05.12.2024, 23.12,2024, 20.01,2025,-17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri C SUMON, Advocate for
the Petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY for the Respondents 1
to 3 and of GP FOR REVENUE for'the F3`espondent No.4;
IA No.1 OF 2024 lN WP NO: 28573-OF 2024
Between:
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, -Having its registered office at JA
House 63, BasantLok, VasantVihar,--New Delhi -110057., rep by its President
(F and A) and Chief Financial Officer:-Mr. RK Porwal
...Petitioner
-.AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh-,-fRep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Sedre{aria{, VelagapudiAmaravati,Guntur
District.
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District Mines and Ge6log`ly':Officer, Department of Mines and
Geology Government ofAndhfa Prades'h House No.ll/2, Lakshmi
villa, Talpagiri Colony, Near Diieep Nursing Home, Nellore-524004,
Andhra Pradesh
4. The Co.IIector and District Magi'Strate, District Collector office, SPS
Nellore District Achari Street collectors Officer, NeIIore, Andhra
Pradesh 524001
u.Respondents
i.\\ i
i*.R".I ,. I.:
35
Petition under Section .1~51 '`C'PC. is
` S . ` . + . .
filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the' High
Court may be pleased to grant a stay on all further proceedings related tO
Demand Notice No. 576/Sand/2019-14 dated 22 November 2024 issued by
Respondent No.3, the District Mines rand Geology Officer, SPS Nellore District
pending the disposal of the above writ petition, and that such other orders as
this Honble Court may consider appropriate be passed as the Petitioner has a
strong.prima facie case, balance of convenience-lies in favour of the Petitioner
and against the Respondents, and -the Petitioner will suffer irreparable injury if
the Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed. Pending disposal of WP No.
28573 of 2024, on the file of the H|igh,I Court.
petitions coming on for hearif`1g, upon Perusing the ,Petitions and the
affidavits filed in support thereof and the earlier orders of the High Court dt.
05.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.202-5',17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing the~`arguments of Sri C SUMON, Advocate for
the petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY for the Respondents 1
to 3 and of GP FOR REVENUE for the Respondent No.4;
lA No.1 OF 2.024 [N WP NO: 28574'''OF 2024
Betwee n : '`'-I"
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered offI'Ce at JA
'. i . E
House 63, BasantLok, VasantVihar',''New, Delhi -110057., rep by its President
(Fand A) and Chief Financial Officer-Mr. RK Porwal
.,.Petitioner(s)
'\.-
(Petitioner in WP 28574 OF 2024
on the file of High Court)
•'.I:.AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P.,-I-a:-5cretariat, velagapudiAmaravati, Guntur
D i stri'ct
' 1 _t
36
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
ViJ-ayaWada, NTR District Andh'ra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District MI-neS and Geology Officer, .Department of Mines and
Geology Government of Andhra Pradesh House No.ll/2, Lakshmi
Villa, Talpagiri Colony, Near Dileep Nursing Home, Nellore- 524004,
Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and Dis{rI'Ct Magistrate, District Collector office, sps
Nellore District Achari Street Collectors Officer, Nellore, Andhra
Pradesh_ 524001
...Respondent(s)
(Respondents in-do-)
Petition under Section 151 `of CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High
Court may be pleased to grant a stay on all further proceedings related to
Demand Notice No. 576/Sand/2019-2 dated 22 November 2024 issued by
Respondent No.3, the District Mines and Geology Officer, SPS Nellore District
pending the disposal of the above writ petition, and that such other orders as
this Hon'ble Couli may consider apprdprI'ate be Passed aS the PetI'tiOner has a
strong prima facie case,. balance of convenience lies in favour of the petitI-Oner
and against the Respondents, and the petitioner wI-II suffer irreparable injury if
the Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed. pending disposal of WP No.
28574 of 2024, on the file of the High Court.
i,'€
Petitions coming on for hearing, upon perusilng the petitions and the
affidavits filed in support thereof and the earlier orders of the High Court dt.
05.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2O25,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing the arguments of sri c SUMON, Advocate for
the petitioner, and of GP FOR M.INES-`AND GEOLOGY for the Respondents 1
to 3 and of GP FOR REVENUE for the Respondent No.4;
:3Tftty,,. I.I
37
lANo.1 OF2024lNWP NO: 28575OF2024
Betwee n :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered office at JA
House 63, BasantLok, Vasant Vihar,I New Delhi -110057., rep by its President
(F and A) and Chief Financ'lal Officer Mr. RK Porwal
...Petitioner
AND
1. The State ofAndh'ra Pradesh, -Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, VelagapudiAmaravati,Guntur
District.
2. The Commissioner and Direct-or of Mines and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521456
3. The District Mines and Geo-lody Officer, Department of Mines and
Geology Government of Andhra Pradesh House No.ll/2, Lakshmi
Villa, Talpagiri Colony, Neat.I..-'Dileep Nursing Home, Nellore-524004,
Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and Dis`{rict Magistrate, District Collector office, SPS
Nellore District Achari Street Collectors Officer, Nellore, Andhra
PradeSh 524001
...Respondents
petition under section 151 CPC is filed prayihg that in the
I
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High
court may be pleased to grant a stay on all further proceedings related to
Demand Notice No. 576/Sand/2019L3 dated -22 November 2024 issued by
Respondent No.3, the District Mine`§ al'ld Geology Officer, SPS Nellore District
pending the disposal of the above writ petition, and that such other orders as
this Honble Court may consider appf16priate be passed as the petitioner has a
strong prima facie case, balance of convenience lies in favour of the' Petitioner
and against the Respondents, and the Petitioner will suffer irreparable injury if
38
the Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed. Pending disposal of WP No.
28575 of 2024,-on the file of the High Court.
Petitions- coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petitions and the
affidavits filed I'n Support thereof and the earlier Orders Of the High .Court dt.
05.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri C SUMON, Advocate for
the Petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY for the Respondents 1
to 3 and of GP FOR REVENUE for the Respondent No.4;
IANo.1 OF2024INWP NO: 28591 OF2024
Between :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered office at JA
House 63, BasantLok, VasantVihaf'-, New Delhi -110057., rep by its President
(F and A) and Chief Financial Officer-Mr. RK PorwaI
...Petitioner(s)
(Petitioner in WP 28591 OF 2024
on the file of High Court)
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, VelagapudiAmaravati, Gunt`ur
District
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, lbrahimpatn-am,
vijayawada, NTR District Ahdhri pradesh -521 456
3. The District-Mines and Geology Officer, Department of Mines and
Geology Government of Andhra Pradesh House No.ll/2, Lakshmi
- Villa, Talpagiri Colony, Near Dileep Nursing Home, Nellore- 524004,
Andhra Pradesh
'4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector office, SPS
Nellore District Achari Street Collectors Officer, Nellore, Andhra
Pradesh 524001
i=?. ,,..I
.39
...Respondent(s)
(Respondents in-do-)
petition under section 151 of CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit;filed in support'of the petition, the High
court may be pleased to grant a stay on all further proceedings related to
Demand Notice No, 576/Sand/2019-8 -dated 22 November 2024 issued by
Respondent No.3, the District Mines` and Geology Officer, SPS NeIIore District
pending the disposal of the above writ petition, and that such other orders as
this Hon'ble Court may consider appropriate b.e passed aS the Pet-lt®loner has a
strong prima fac-le case, balance of convenience lies in favour of the Petitioner
and against the Respondents, and t`he Petitioner will suffer irreparable injury if
the Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed. Pending disposal of WP No.
28591 of 2024, on the file of the High Court
petitions coming on for hearing, upon perusing'the Petitions and the
affidavits filed in support thereof and the eaJrlier orders of. the High Court dt.
o5.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri C SUMON, Advocate for
the petitioner, and of GP FOR MINEs AND GEOLOGY for the Respondents 1
to 3 and of GP FOR REVENUE for th'e Respondent No.4;
lANo.1 OF2024lNWP NO: 28594dF2024
I.I
I
Between :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered office at JA
House 63, BasantLok, VasantVihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by -Its President
(F and A) and Chief Financial Officer'Mr. RK Porval
...Petitioner
1
I.AND
5. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, VelagapudiAmaravati,Guntur
District.
40
6. The CommI'SSiOner and Director of Mines and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
ViJ'ayaWada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521456
7. The District Mines and Geology OfficerJ Department of Mines and
Geology Government ofAndhra Pradesh House No.ll/2, Lakshmi
villa, Talpagiri Colony, Near bileep Nursing Home, Nellore-524004,
Andhra Pradesh
8. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector office, SPS
Nellore District AcharI' Street Collectors Officer, Nellore, Andhra
pradesh 5240d1
...Respondents
Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that jn the
circumstances stated in the affidavI't filed in support of the petition, the High
Court may be pleased to grant a stay on all further proceedings related {o
Demand Notice No. 576/Sand/201`9-7 dated 22 November 2024 issued by
Respondent No.3, the District Mine''s' and Geology Officer, SPS Nellore District
Pending the disposal Of the above Writ Petition, and that Such Other Orders aS
this Honble Court may consider appropriate be passed as theo petitioner has a
strong prima facie case, balance of convenience lies in favour of the petitioner
and against the Respondents, an.d the petitioner will suffer irreparable inJ-ury if
the Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed, pending disposal of+
WP No. 28594 of 2024, on the fllle of'the High Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petition and the
affidavit fI'Ied in support thereof`I and the orders of the High Court
dated:o5.12.2024, 06.01.2025, 20.01.2025, 17.02.2025, 18.03.2025 &
22.04.2025 and upon hearing the arguments of srI| C.V.Mohan Reddy, Senior
counsel representing Sri C Sumon, Advocate for the Petitioner, learned GP
FOR MINES & GEOLOGY for the R|espondent Nos.1 to 3, learned GP FOR
REVENUE for the Respondent N6'`.4;I;''':i:
I
lfi
. !^.I I .l~^
41
lANo.1 OF 2024 IN WRIT PET]T!ON NO: 28595 OF 2024:
Betwee n :
M/s.Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered Office at
JA House 63, BasantLok, VasantVihar, New Delhi -110057., rep.by its
president (F & A) & Chief Financial Officer Mr. RX PorvaI
Petitioner
'}L-AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, VelagapudiAmaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner & D-lrect-or of Mines & Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District Mines & GeoI'ogy Officer, Department of Mines and
Geology Government of Andhra Pradesh House No.ll/2, Lakshmi
villa, Ta!pagiri Colony, Near Dileep Nursing Home, Ne!Iore- 524004,
Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector office, SPS
Nellore District Achari Street Collector's Officer, Nellore, Andhra
Pradesh 524001
Respondents
petition under section 151':'''of CPC is 'filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the grouhds filed in support of the petition, the
I
High Court may be pleased to grant stay of all further proceedings related tO
Demand Notice No. 576/Sand/20i9---4 dated 22 November 2024 issued by
Respondent No.3, the District Mines and Geology Officer, SPS Nellore
District, pending disposal of WP No. 28595 of 2024, on the file of the High
Court.
petitions coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petitions and the
affidavits filed in support thereof and the earlier orders Of the High Court dt.
o5.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
.~ .t.'
42
made herein and upon hearing the arguments of srI' C SUMON, Advocate for
the Petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY for the Respondents 1
to 3 and of GP FOR REVENUE for the Respondent No.4;
lA NO.1 OF 2024 IN WRIT PETITION NO: 28596 OF 2024
Betwee n :
M/s. Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered office at JA
House 63, BasantLok, VasantVihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by its
President (F & A) and Chief Financial Officer Mr. RK Porwal
Petitioner
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary-Mines
and Geology Department I-A.I-P. Secretariat, VelagapudiAmaravati,
Guntur District
2. The Commissionerand Director of Mines and Geology, lbrahI'mPatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District Andhara Pradesh -521456
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, Department of MI-neS and
Geology Government of Andhra Pradesh House No.ll/2, Lakshmi
Villa, Talpagiri Colony, Near Dileep Nursing Home, Nellore- 524004,
Andhra` Pradesh
4. The Collector and District M`agistrate, District' Collector office, SPS
NeIIore District Achari Street collectorJs Officer, Nellore, Andhra
pradesh 524dO1
Respondents
Petition under Section 151 I of CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit!filed in support of the petition, the High
Court may be pleased {o a stay on a'll further-proceedings related to Demand
Notice No. 576/Sand/2019-1 dated 22 November 2024 issued by Respondent
No.3, the District Mines and Geology Officer, SPS Nellore District pending the
disposal df the above writ petition, and that such other orders as this Hon'ble
Court may consider appropriate be passed as the petitioner has a strong
.-:I ¥1..I_ I. .-
43
prima facie case, balance of conveniencelies .in favour of the Petitioner and
against the Respondents, and the Petitioner will suffer irreparable injury if the
Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed, pending disposal Of WP No.. 28596
of 2024, on the file of the High Court-:`'-
'\ -
petitions coming on for he'arir\g, upon perusing the Petitions and the
affidavits filed in support thereof and the earlier Orders Of the High Court dt.
o5.12.2024, 23.12,2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri C SUMON, Advocate for
the petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY for the Respondents 1
to 3 and of GP FOR REVENUE for th:e Respondent No.4;
'.i_~\
IA No.1 OF 2024 IN WRIT PETITION NO: 28598 OF 2024
` `Between :
M/s.Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered office at
JA House 63, BasantLok, VaS~'antVihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by its
president (F & A) & Chief Fin`ahciaI Officer Mr. RX Porval
Petitioner
:AND
1. The State. ofAndhra Pradesh,: Rep. by' its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Slef6retariat, VelagapudiAmaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner & Directc;r of Mines & Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District Mines .& Geol'dg:y Officer, Department of Mines and
Geology Government of Amd-hra Pradesh House No.ll/2, Lakshmi
villa, Talpagiri Colony, NeaL=`'Dileep Nursing Home, Nellore-524004,
I
Andhra Pradesh .
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector office, SPS
Nellore District Achari Strect CollectorJs Officer, Nellore, Andhra
Pradesh 524001
44
Respondents
Petition under section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the grounds filed in support of the petition, the
High Court may be pleased to grant a stay on a" further proceedings related
to Demand Notice No. 576/Sand/2019-5 dated 22 November 2024 issued by
Respondent No.3, the District Mines and Geology Officer, SPS Nellore
District, pending disposal of WP No.28598 of 2024, on the file of the High
Court.
Petitions coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petitI'OIIS and the
affidavits filed in support thereof and the earlier orders of the High Court dt.
05.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025,17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made hereI'n and upon hearing the arguments of Sri C SUMON, Advocate for
the Petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY for the Respondents 1
to 3 and of GP FOR REVENUE for the Respondent No.4;
lA No. 1 OF2024INWPNO: 2859i OF 2024:
Betwee n :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered offiee at JA
House 63, BasantLok! VasantVihar, New Delhl' -110057., rep by its President
(F and A) and Chief FinancI-al Offic-er Mr. RK Porwal
... petitioner(s)
(petitI-Oner in WP 28599 OF 2024
on the fI-Ie of High Court)
•AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh', pRep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. §ecretarI-at, VelagapudiAmaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521456
3. The District MI'neS and Geology OffI-Cer, Department of Mines and
Geology Government of Andhra Pradesh House No.ll/2, Lakshmi
.Jj¢ I.I .i { ,..ll<
45
vI-lla, Talpagiri Colony, Near Dileep Nursing Home, Ne[lore- 524004,
Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector office, SPS
Nellore District Achari Street Collectors Officer, Nellore, Andhra ,`
Pradesh 524001
...Respondent(s)
(Respondents in-do-)
Pe{it,ion under Section 151 of CPC is filed. praying that in the
circumstances' stated in the affidavit filed in support of the-petition, the High
Court may be pleased to Sand/2019-3 dated 22 November 2024 issued by .
Respondent No.3, the District Mines and Geology Officer, SPS Nellore District
pending the disposal of the above writ petition, and that such other orders as
this Hon'ble Court may consider appropriate be passed as the Petitioner has 'a
strong prima facie case, balance of 'convenience lies in'favour of the Petitioner
and against the Respondents, and the Petitioner will suffer irreparable injury if
the. Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed. Pending disposal of WP No. I
28599 of 2024, on the file of the High Court.
Petitions coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petitions and the
affidavits filed in support thereof and 'the earlier orders c,f th'e High Court dt.
05.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 2O.O1.2025, _17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing the arguments of sri c SUMON, Advocate for
the petitioner, and of GP FOR MINES AND GE'OLOGY for -the Respondents 1
to 3 and of GP FOR REVENUE for th`e Respondent No.4;
IA NoI 1 OF 2024 IN WP NO: 28601-`'`oF 2024:
Between: '< ''
i
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited.,.Having its register'ed Office at
JA House 63, BasantLok, VasantVihar, New Delhi -110057., rep by its
president (F&A) and Chief Financial Officer Mr. RK Porwal
Petitioner
46
AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, VelagapudiAmaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
vI'jayaWada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521456
3. The District Mines and Geology .Officer, Old Rims, Opposite
prakasamBhawan, Ongole-523001
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, Trunk Rd, Santhapet, Ongole,
Andhra Pradesh 523001
Respondents
petition under section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affI'daVit filed in support of the petition, the High
Court grant a stay on all _'friith-er proceedings related Letter No.
2177/Sand/OGL/2023 dated 1 November 2024 as also purported Demand
Notices No. 2177/Sand/OGL/2023''gated 29 November 2023 and 27 May
2024, issued by the District Mines and Geology Officer, Prakasam, pendI'ng
the disposal of the above writ petition, and that such other orders as this
Hon'ble Court may consider approb-'riate be passed as the petitioner has a
strong prima facie case, balance of convenience lies I'n favour Of the Petitioner
and against the Respondents, and the Petitioner will suffer irreparable injury if
the Impugned Revenue Notice and P`urported Demand Notices are not stayed;
i I
pe{i{ions coming on for hearihgt', upon perusing the petitions and the
affidavits filed in support thereof and the earlier orders of the High Court dt.
05.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025i .17.02.2025,18.03.2025 & 22.04.2025
made herein and upon hearing the arguments of sri c SUMON, Advocate for
the petitioner, and of GP FOR .MINE!S AND GEOLOGY for the Respondents 1
to 3 and of GP FOR REVENUE for the Respondent No.4;
t`.I .-`-
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WP NO: 28861 OF 2024: 9 r, l!
Between:
M/s. GCKC Projects and Works Pvt. Ltd., Rep. by its Director, Ashok, Kumar,
s/o. Roopchand Samdaria, Aged 58 years Corporate Office at 24, Mission
Compound, Ajmer Road, Jaipur-302001
...Petitioner
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep.by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur
District.
.2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District -521 456, Andhra Pradesh.
3. The District Mines and Geologly Officer, Guntur, Guntur District.
4. The Collector and District Magi:strafe,+Guntur D-lstrict, Guntur
...Respondents
petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit-filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of
a writ of Mandamus declaring th'e|;-'Demand Notice No.1353/SAND/2024-3
I dt.o8.ll.2024 issued by the District Mines and Geology Officer, Guntur/the 3rd
respondent herein as without an-y'-`p6wer or authority and in violation of the
I provisions of Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 and
I
the A.P. Minor Mineral Concessic,fi; Rules, 1966 read with. the terms and
conditions of the Lease Agreement` dt.07.12.2023 and Lease Deed dated
o8.12,2023 and consequently to set aside the Said Demand Notice with a
direction {o the Respondents to perform its part Of an amicable settlement as
per clause 19.14.1 of the Agreement dt.07.12.2O23 since the Petitioner has
already performed its part;
-I. l`,,I.
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48
[ANO: 1 OF 2024:
Petition under section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit fI-led in support of the writ petition, the
High Court may be pleased to grant stay of all further proceedings pursuant to
the Demand Notice No.1353/SAN D/2024-3 dt.08.ll.2024 issued by the 3rd
respondent, Pending disposal of WP No.28861 of 2024, on the file of the High
Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the writ petition and
the affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier Order of the High Court
dated 10.12.2024, 23.12,2024, 20.01.2025, 17.02.2025, 18.03.2025 &
22,04.2025 m?de herein and upon hearing the arguments of sri p.veera
Reddy, learned Senior counsel appeared on behalf of Sri B.Jaya Prabhakara
Rao, Advocate for the petitioner and sri p.Rama Krishna, learned
Government PIeader for Mines and Geology for the Respondent Nos.1 to 4;
WP NO: 28864 OF 2024:
. Between:
M/s. GCKC Projects And Works Pvt. Ltd., Rep. by its Director, Ashok
Kumar, S/o. Roopchand Samdaria, Aged 58 years Corporate Office at
24, Mission Compound Ajmer Road, Jaipur-302001.
PetI-1:ioner
I.:AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh; Rep.by its PrincI'Pal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secr'etarI'at, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur
District.
2. The Commissio.ner & Director of Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR Di.Strict -521 '456, Andhra Pradesh.
3. The District Mines & Geology OffI|Cer, Guntur, Guntur DistrI-Ct.
4. The Collector and DistrI'Ct Magistrate, Guntur DistrI-Ct, Guntur.
Respondents
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49
petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be-
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of
a writ of Mandamus declaring the Demand Notice NO.1353/SAND/2024-1
dt.o8.ll.2024 issued by the District Mines and Geology Officer, Guntur/the 3rd
respondent herein as without any,'po,wer or authority and in violation of the
provisions'of Mines and Mineral (D-6velopment & Regulation) Act 1957 and
the A.P. Minor Mineral Concession-i-..,Rules, 1966 read with the terms and
conditions of the Lease Agreement dt.07.12.2023 and Lease Deed dated. 08-
12-2023 and consequently to set aside the said Demand Notice with a
direction to the Respondents to perform its part of an amicable settlement as
per clause 19.14.1 of the Agreemeht dt.07.12.2023 since the Petitioner has
already performed its part; J ,`v
IANO: 1 OF2024
Petition under Section '15`'1I'-I-cpc is filed praying that in, the
6ircumstances stated in the grbu`n'd^'s`filed in support ofihe petition, the
High Court may be pleased to grari`t stay of all further proceedings pursuan{
to the Demand Notice No.1353/ SAND/2024-1 dt.08.ll.2024 issued by the 3rd
respondent, pending disposal-of wp No. 28864 of 2024, on the file of the
lHigh Court.- I
The petition coming on for h6-aring, upon perusing the Writ Petition and
the affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier order of the High Court
dated 10.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 2o.o1.2025, 17.02.2025, 18.03:2025 &
22.04.2025 made herein and upon' hearing the arguments of Sri B JAYA
PRABHAKARA RAO, Advocate foi<the Petitioner, learned GP FOR MINES &
~\.. .__* '
GEOLOGY for the Respondent N=-6s.1 i6 4;
WP NO: 28868 OF 2024:
`\* .
Betwee n :
M/s. GCKC Projects And Wo+`-ks Pvt Ltd., Rep. by its Director, Ashok
Kumar, S/o. Roopchand Samdaria, Aged 58 years Corporate Office at
24, Mission Compound, Ajme+:`Road, Jaipur-302001.
50
Petitioner
.AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh,!Rep.by its PrI'nCiPal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, VelagapudI', Amaravati, Guntur
District.
2. The Commissioner & Director 6f Mines and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District -521 '456, Andhra Pradesh.
3. The District MI'neS & Geology Officer, Guntur, Guntur District.
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, Guntur District, Guntur.
Respondents
Petition under Ar{icte 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying
that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court
may be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the
nature of a writ of Man''damus declaring the Demand Notice
NO.1353/SAND/2024-2 dt.08,ll.2024 issued by the District Mines and
Geology Officer, Guntur/the 3rd respondent herein as without any power or
authority and in violation of the provisions of Mines and Mineral (Development
and Regulation) Act 1957 and the A.P. Minor Mineral Concession Rules,1966
read with the terms and conditions `of'the Lease Agreement dt.07.12.2023 and
Lease Deed dated 08-12-2023 and consequently to set aside the said
Demand Notice wI'th a direction tO the Respondents to perform its part of an
amicable settlement as per clause 19.14.1 of the Agreement dt.07.12.2023
since the petitioner has already performed its part.
IANO: 1 OF2024
Petition under Section 151-CPC -is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in`the affidavit-filed in support of the petition, the High
court may be pleased to grant stay of all further proceedings pursuant to the
Demand Notice No.1353/ SAND/2024-2 dt.08.ll.2024 issued by the 3rd
respondent pending disposal of the above writ petition.
t*!...t*..i. -li i--i/..*3.
51
The petition coming on for hearing,1uPOn Perusing the Writ Petition and
the affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier Order of the High Court
dated 10.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 20.01.2025] 17.02.2O25, 18.03.2025 &
22.04.2025 made herein and upon hearing the arguments Of Sri P.Veera
Reddy, learned Senior Counsel appeared on behalf of Sri B JAYA
PRABHAKARA RAO Advocate for the Petitioner, GP for Mines & Geology for
the Respondent Nos.1 to 4;
WP NO: 28870 OF 2024:
Betwee n :
M/s.GCKC Projects And Work§' Pvt Ltd, Rep, by its Director, Ashok
Kumar, S/o. Roopchand Samdaria, Aged 58 years Corporate Office at
24, Mi-ssion Compound, AjmeF`Road, Jaipur-302001.
Petitioner
AND
T»`< 1'. The State of Andhra Pradesh;1'lRep.by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, A.maravati, Guntur
District.,
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, Jbrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District 521 456, Andhra Pradesh.
3® The District Mines & Geology Officer, Narsaraopet, Palnadu District.
4. The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Gun{ur, Guntur District.
5. The Collectdr and D-lstrict Magistrate, Narsaraopet, Palnadu District
Respondents
petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying
that in the circumstances stated in thte affidavit filed therewi{h, the High Court
may be pleased to 'lssue a writ, order or direction more particularly one -ln the
nature of a writ of Mandamus declaring the Demand Notice No.1337/SAND-
pALNADU/2021 dated 12.08.2024 issued by the District Mines and Geology
officer, Narsaraopet, Palnadu District / the Respondent No.3 herein and
consequential Proc.No.2550/GCKC/Palnadu/R.R.AcV 2024 dated 13.ll.2024
.I.
52
issued by the 4th Respondent as without any power or authorI'ty and in
violation of the provisions of Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation)
Act 1957 and the A.P. Minor Mineral Concession Rules,1966 read with the
terms and conditions of the Lease Agreement dt.o7.12.2023 and Lease Deed
dated 08-12-2023 and consequently to set aside the said, Demand Notice
dated 12.08.2024 and consequential proceedings dated 13.ll.2024 with a
direction to the Respondents to perform its part of an amicable settlement as
per clause 19.14.1 of the Agreemerit+. dt.07.12.2023 since the Petitioner has
already performed its part.
]ANO: 1 OF2024
Petition under Section 1.51 CPC:is filed praying that in the circumstances
stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the HI'gh Court may be
pleased to grant stay of all further pJfoceedings pursuant to the Demand Notice
No.1337/SAND-PALNADU/2021 dated 12.08.2024 issued by the 3rd
respondent and consequential Prod.I No.2550/GCKC/ Palna'du/R.R.AcV2024
dated 13.ll.2024 issued by the 4th Respondent pending disposal of the above
writ petition. . i-i,
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the writ petition and
the affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier order of the High Court
dated 10.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 2'6.o1.2025, 17.02.2025, 18.03.2025 &
22.04.2025 made herein and upon` hearing the arguments of sri p. veera
Reddy, Senior Counsel appeared`:J''6`'n behalf of Sri B JAYA. PRABHAKARA
RAO Advocate for the Petitioner, GP for Mines & Geology for the Respondent
Nos.1 to5; .I.
I_A No. 1 OF 2024 !N WP NO: 735 OE2g2±
Between :
M/s. GCKC Projects and Works Pvt. Ltd., Corporate OffI'Ce at 24,
Mission Compound Ajmer Roa:d, Jaipur-302001. Rep. by its Authorised
I,i,..i.,, I:I ,-tfr--i,I ;
53
Representative Ashok Kumar, S/o. RoopchandSamdaria, Aged 58
years, Occ: Director
Petitioner
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh,:Rep.by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur
District.
2. The Commissioner &Director of Mifles and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District -521456, Andhra Pradesh.
3. The District Mines &Geology Officer, Narsaraop`et, Palnadu District.
4. The Deputy DI-rector Of Mines and Geology, Guntur,-Guntur District.
5. The Collector and District Magistrate, Narsaraopet, Palnadu District.
Respondents
Petition under Section 151 I CPC is filed praying that in .the
circumstances stated in the grou'nds filed in support of the petition, the
High Court may be pleased to gran-i;I-Stay of all further proceedings pursuant
to the Demand Notice No.1337/SAND-PALNADU/2021 dated 27.06.2024
issued by the 3rdrespondent and consequential
Proc.No.2552/GCKC/Pa!nadu/R.R.A'ct/2024 dated 13.1.1.2024 issued by the
4thRespondent, pending disposal of, WP No. 735 of 2025, on the file of the
High Court. ,,I,
petition comI-ng On for hearing, upon Perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier order of the High Court dt:
o9.01.2025 & 24.02.2025 made h-6rein and upon hearing the arguments of
SRI B JAYA PRABHAKARA RAO,f*:Advocate for the petitioner, and of GP
FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY, AdV'd6a{`e for the Respondent Nos.1 to 4;
IANO: 1 OF2025 INWP NO: 737O±2025:
Between :
M/s. GCKC Projects and Works Pvt. Ltd., Corporate Office at 24, Mission
Compound, Ajmer Road, Jaipur-302001, Rep. by its Authorised
54
Representative Ashok Kumar, S/o. RoopchandSamdarI'a, Aged 58 years, Occ
Director.
Petitioner
.I
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep.by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P, Secretariat, Velagapudi, AmaravatI', Guntur
District.
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District -521456, Andhra Pradesh.
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, Narsaraopet, Palnadu District.
4. The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Guntur, Guntur District.
5. The Collector and District Magistrate, Narsaraopet, Palnadu District.
Respondents
Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High '
Court may be pleased may be pleased {o grant stay of all further proceedings
pursuant to th®e Demand Notice No.1337/SAND-PALNADU/2021 dated
27.06.2024 issued by the 3rdrespondent and consequential
proc.No.2551/GCKC/Palnadu/R.R.Acv2024 dated 13.ll.2024 issued by the
4th Respondent, pending disposal ofWP No. 737 of 2025, on the file of the
High Court.
Petition coming on for hearihg, upon perusing the petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the earlier order of the High Court
dt:o9.01.2025 & 24.02.2025 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of
sri B JAYA PRABHAKARA RAO, Advocate for the Petitioner, and of GP FOR
MINES AND GEOLOGY, Advocate for the Respondents;
IANo.1 OF2025INWP NO: 4535OF2025:
Between :
M/s Prathima Infrastructure Ltd, A company registered under the companies
Act,1956, Vide Registration No.U45200TG1991 PLCO13599 Address at Door
:{ l`.
s8 ar}¥vdi ¥xp.,Ftih tiJ+.:
55
No.40-1-144A, 4th Floor, MG Road, Beside Chandana Grand, Brindavan
Colony, Vijayawada -520010, Andhra Pradesh, Registered Ofr'ice at Plot No.
213, Road No.1, Film Nagar, Jubilee`Hills, Hyderabad -500096. Rep. by its
authorized signatory P, AniI Kumar . ',. i ..
...Petitioner
(Petitioner in WP 4535 OF 2025
on the file of High Court)
I.AND
1, The State ofAndhra Pradesh:, Rep.by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur
District. , ,..,.
2. The Commissioner & Director -df Mines & Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District i 52'1 i456, Andhra Pradesh.
3., The District Mines.AND Geology Officer,` Rajamahendravara'm, East .
Godavari District.
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, Rajamahendravaram, East
Godavari District.
...Respondents
(Respondents in-do-)
Petition under Section '1.5`1l-1` cpc is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the
High Court may be pleased to grant stay of all further proceedings pursuant to
the Demand Notice No.3441/Sand-EG/2024-2, Dated 29.10,2024 issued by
the District Mines and Geology Officer, Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari
District/the Respondent No,3 herein, pending disposal of WP No.4535 of
2025, on the file of the High Court. `!'`1--
The Appeal coming on for hearing-, upon perusing the Petition and the
memorandum of grounds fI-led in ;uPPOrt thereof and the earlier order of the
High Court dated 20.02.2025, 18:u~hd3.2025 & 22.04.2025 made herein and
I
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upon hearing the arguments of M/s Sodum Anvesha, Advocate for the
Petitioner and GP for Mines and Geology for the Respondents;
IA No. 1 OF2025[NWPNO: 5237 OF 2025
Between:
VadlamudI' Nagendra Babu, S/o.Nageswar Rao, Aged 44 years, R/o.D.No.2-
31, Ashok Nagar, Vempadu Village, Varikuntapadu MandaI, SPSR Nellore
District.
...petitioners
AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh, Rep by its Principal Secretary, Mines and
Geology Department,Secretariat, Velagapudi, AmaravathI', Guntur
. District.
2. The Director of Mines & Geology, Government of Andhra Pradesh,
Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada`, Krishna District.
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, O/o. District Mines and
Geology, SPSR Nellore District.
...Respondents
.Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit'filed in support of the petition, the High
Court may be pleased {o suspend the Demand Notice No.1982/M/2008 dated
20-06-2024 issued by the 3rd respondent herein, Pending disposal of WP No.
5237 of 2025, on the file of the High Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof anal-`the High Court order dated ll.03.2025 &
24.04.2025 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of
Sri AKULA SRI KRISHNA SAI BHARGAV Advocate for the Petitioner, GP
FOR MINES AND GEOLOGY for the Respondent Nos.1 {o 3';
WP NO: 7907 OF 2025:
Between :
M/s.Bajarang Urban lnfra Pvt. Ltdy Rep. by Director SiddineniSrinivas,Opp:
TJPS College, D.No3-3-225, Pattabhiupurammain road, Guntur -522006.
I ,I,i. .., , .,i'+.rj i',.
57
...Petitioner
AND
1. The State Government of Andhra Pradesh, Industries & 'Commerce
(Mines-ll) Department, Represented by the Special Chief Secretary,
Room No.102, Ground Floor, BIock No.2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi,
Guntur District, AP.
2. The Director of Mines & Geology, Department of Mines '& Geology,
Anjaneya Towers, D.No.7-104, B-Block, 5thand 6thFloors,
Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada-521456.
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, 4/2 Pandaraipuram, Guntur--
522002.
4. The Guntur Municipal Corporation, Rep. by the Commissioner Grand
Trunk Road, Opposite Gandhi,;.Park Guntur
u.Respondents
petition unde-r Article 226 of the Constitution of lndiais filed praying that
in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith,-the High Court may
be pleased to issue an order or a direction or a writ, more one in the nature of
writ of Mandamus and that this Ho'n'ble Court may be pleased to hold the
Demand Notice NO.1225/TP/2023 dated 13-03-2025 given by District Mines
and Geology Officer, Guntur (3rdRespondent) as arbitrary, illegal, against the
principle of Natural Justice, UItra vjres and Uncons{itLltiOna] and ±O
consequentially set aside the same. `
IANO: 1 OF2025
Petition under Section 151 CPCis file-d praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affida\.,it filed in support of the petition, the High
court may be pleased to suspend the'Demand Notice No.1225/TP/2023 dated
13-03-2025 given by District Mines and Geology Officer, Guntur
(3rdRespondent), Pending disposal of+WP No.7907 of 2025, on the file of the
High Court.
The petition coming on for hejaring, upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and: the earlier order of the High Court dated
58
26.03.2025 & 24.04.2025 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of sri
T Sreedhar, Advocate for the Petitioner, and of GP for Mines &Geology for the
Respondent Nos. 1 to 3, and of- S'ri A.S.C Bose, StandI-ng Counsel for
Respondent No.4,I
WP.No.10620 of 2025:
Betwee n :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd, Having its regI|Stered Office at Complex of
JaypeeNigrie Super Thermal Power Plant, Tehsil Sara, Nigrie, Singrauli,
Madhya Pradesh -486669 rep by its Company Secretary Mr. Mahesh
Chaturvedi
I..Peti1:ioner
AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh``, R-ep. by its PrI|nCiPal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi'Amaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, D.No.38/106-A-4, First Floor
Opposite Government Degree College, Chi{toor Road, Syamalavaripalli
Rayachoty -516 269, Annamayya District Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector Office,
Rayachoti, Annamayya Districtu Masapet, Andhra Pradesh 516 270
...Respondents
Petition under Article 226 of th'e Constitution of India is filed praying that
in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may
be pleased issue a writ, order, or direction, particularly in the nature of a writ of
Mandamus, declaring Demand Notice No.30/Sand/2023 - 7 dated 29 March
2025 issued by Respondent No.37''the District Mines and Geology OT-fiCer,
Annamayya District, as lacking power or authority and in violation of the Mines
and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act,1957, the A.P. Minor Mineral
Concession Rules, 1966, and th-e' terms and conditions of the lease
;pfi,+,.,I l! _:, f..ii i-!ti..
59
agreement dated 3 May 2021, in`violation ,of the Principles of Natural Justice,
and consequently set aside the impu+gned notice;
]ANO: 1 OF2025:
Petition under Section 151`'' CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed ih support of the writ petition, the
High Court may be pleased to grant a stay on all further proceedings related
to Demand Notice No.30/Sand/2023-7 dated 29th March, 2025 issued by
Respondent No,3, the District Mines Geology Officer, Annamayya District,
pending disposal of WP.No.10620 of 2025, on the file of the High Court.
The petition coming on for hearing', upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support there6f an-a the order of the High Court dated
o2.05.2025 made herein and upon':I-hearing the arguments of Sri C.Sumon,
Advocate for the Petitioner and 6p for Mines and Geology for the
Respondents;
WP NO: 10660 OF 2025:
I:+
Betwee n :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd,I Having its registered office a{ Complex of
Jaypee Nigrie Super Thermal Power:Plant, TehsiI Sara, Nigrie, Singrauli,
Madhya Pradesh -486 669 rep by its General Manager Mr. Joginder Pal
.. ,i'-':I '-
Sindwani
...Petitioner
I.AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapud'l Amaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
W
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, D No. 38/106 -A-4, First Floor
opposite Government Degree College, Chittoor Road, Syamalavaripalli
Rayachoty -516 269, Annam'aytyfa District Andhra Pradesh
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4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector Office,
Rayachoti, Annamayya District, Masapet, Andhra Pradesh 516 270
...Respondents
petition under Article 226 of th`e Constitution of India is fI-led Praying that
in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filled therewith, the High Court may
be pleased issue a writ, order, or direction, particularly in the nature of a writ of
Mandamus, declaring Demand Notice No. 576/Sand/2019 -4 dated 29 March
2025 issued by Respondent No. 3,I, the District Mines and Geology Officer,
Annamayya District, as lacking power or authority and in violation of the Mines
and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act,1957, the A.P. Minor Mineral
Concession Rules, 1966, and the terms and conditions of the lease
agreement dated 3 May 2021, in violation of the Principles of Natural Justice,
and consequently set aside the impugned notice;
lANO: 1 OF2025:
Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that I-n the
circumstances stated in the affidavit`filed in support of the writ petition, the
High Court may be pleased may be'td grant a stay on all further proceedings
related to Demand Notice No. 576/Sarid/2019 -2 dated 29 March 2025 issued
by Respondent No.3, the istrict Mines and Geology Officer, Annamayya
DI'StriCt Pending the disposal of {he|`!above writ petition, and that such other
orders as this Hon'ble Court may tconsider appropriate be passed as-the
PetitI'Oner has a Strong Prima faCI'e Case, balance Of convenience lies in fa'VOur
of the Petitioner and ag.ainst the R6spondents, and the petitioner will suffer
irreparable injury if the Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed., pending
•\ -.`..
disposal of WP.No.10660 of 2025, on the file of the High Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petition and the
affidavit fl'led in support thereof -and the order of the High Court dated
I,.`
02.05.2025 made herein and upon h'earing the arguments of srI' C.Sumon,
Advocate for the petitioner andl-`-fGP for Mines and Geology for the
Respondents;
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WP NO: 10662 OF 2025:
Between =
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered office at
complex of Jaypee Nigrie Super Thermal Power Plant, Tehsil Sara, Nigrie,
Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh -486669`;``rep by its Company secretary Mr.
Mahesh Chaturvedi
...Petitioner
•AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur
District
2, The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District An-dh'ra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, DNo. 38/106-A-4, First Floor
opposite Government Degre-6`' college, Chittoor Road, Syamalavaripalli
Rayachoty-516 269, Annamayya District Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and District Magistrate District Collector Office, Rayachoti,
Annamayya District Masapet, Andhra Pradesh 516 270
+...Respondents
Petition under Ar{ic'e 226 of thJe Constitution of India i§ filed praying that
in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may
be pleased issue a writ, order, or direction, parficu[ar[y in the nature of a writ of
Mandamus, declaring Demand Notice No.30/Sand/2023 dated 29 March 2025
issued by Respondent No.3, the--` D.istrict Mines and Geology Officer,
Annamayya District, as lacking pdvi;`ar:'6r authority and in violation of the Mines
and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act,1957, the A.P. Minor Mineral
Concession-Rules,1966, and ,thel terms and conditions of the lease
agreement dated 3 May 2021, in vio!{a{ion of the Principles of Natural Justice,
and consequently set aside`the impu..dned notice;
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Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed prayin.g that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the
High Court may be pleased grant `a stay on all further proceedings related to
Demand Notice No.30/Sand/2023', dated 29 March 2025 issued by
Respondent No.3, -the District Mines and Geology Officer, Annamayya
DistrI'CtPending the disposal of the above writ petition, and that such other
orders as this Hon'ble Court may consider approprl'a{e be passed as the
Petitioner has a strong prima facie case, balance of convenience lies in favour
of the petitioner and against the Respondents, and the Petitioner will 'suffer
irreparable injury if the Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed., pending
disposal of WP.No.10662 of 2025, on the file of the High Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court dated
02.05.2025 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of sri c.sumon,
Advocate for the Petitioner and -'GP for Mines and Geology for the
Respondents;
WP NO: 10664 OF 2025:
Betwee n :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited., Having its registered office at
Complex of JaypeeNigrie Super Thermal Power plant Tehsil .Sara, NI'grie,
Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh -486669 `rep by its Company Secretary Mr.
Mahesh Chaturvedi
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...Petitioner
; +.`
'AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
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3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, D No. 38/106 -A-4f First Floor
Opposite Government Degree College, Chittoor Road,I Syamalavaripalli I
Rayachoty -516 269, Annamayya District Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector Office,
Rayachoti, Annamayya District, Masapet, Andhra Pradesh 516 270 -
...Respondents
petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that
in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may
be pleased issue a writ, order, or direction, particularly in the nature of a writ of
Mandamus, declaring Demand Notice No.30/Sand/2023 - 5 dated 29 March
2025 issued by Respondent No.3,` the District Mines and Geology Officer,
Annamayya District, as lacking power or authority and in vio'Iation of the Mines
and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act,1957, the A.P. Minor Mineral
concession Rules, 1966, and the terms and conditions of the lease
agre6ment dated 3 May 2021, in violation of the Principles of Natural Justice,
and consequently set aside the impugned notice;
]A NO: 1 OF '2025:
Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit-filed in support of the writ-petition, the
High Court may b6 pleased may'b6-I--:grant a stay Ion all. further proceedings
related to Demand Notice No.30/Sand/2023-5 d'ated 29, March 2025 issu-ed
by Respondent No.3, the Dis{ric{ Mines and Geology Officer, Annamayya
District, pending the disposal of the`above writ petition, and that such other
orders as this Hon'ble Court may consider appropriate be passed as the
Petitioner has a strong prima facie Case, balance of convenience lies in favoLIr
of the Petitioner and aga-lnst the Respondents, and the Petitioner will suffer
irreparable injury if the Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed, pending
disposal of wp.No.10664 of 2025, on the file of the High Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof aha the order of the High Court dated
o2.05.2025 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri C.Sumon,
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Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for MI-neS and Geology for the
Respondents;
WP NO: 10668 OF 2025:
Betwee n :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd, Having its registered office at complex of
Jaypee NI-grie Super Thermal Power plant, Tehsil Sara, Nigrie, Singrauli,
Madhya Pradesh - 486 669 rep by its General Manager Mr. Joginder Pal
Sindwani
I..Peti1:ioner
AN'D
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and'Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -` 521 456
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, D No. 38/106 -A-4, First Floor
opposite Government Degre+a`C-allege, Chittoor Road, Syamalavaripalli
Rayachoty -516 269, Annamayya District Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector Office,
Rayachoti, Annamayya District, Masapet, Andhra Pradesh 516 270
...Respondemts
Petition under Article 226 of {h6 constitution of India is fI'Ied prayI'ng that
in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewI-th, the High Court may
be pleased issue a writ, order, or direction, particularly in the nature of a writ of
Mandamus, declaring Demand Noti6`e:No. 576/Sand/2019 -2 dated 29 March
2025 issued by Respondent No. 3,i the District Mines and Geology Officer,
Annamayya District, as lacking power-6r authority and in violation of the Mines
and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act,1957, the A.P. Minor Mineral
Concession Rules, 1966, and th`d:-terms-and conditions of the lease
agreement dated 3 May 2021, in violation of the Principles of Natural JustI-Ce,
and consequently set aside the impugned notice;
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lANO: 1 OF2025:
Petition under Section 151, CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the
High Court may be pleased to grah-i a stay on all further proceedings related
to Demand Notice No.576/Sanc!/201§ -2 dated 29 March 2025 issued by
Respondent No.3, the District Mines and Geology Officer, Annamayya District
pending the disposal of the above vi'rit petition and that such other orders as
this Hon'ble Court may consider appropriate be passed as the Petitioner has a
strong prima facie case, balance of Convenience lies in favour of the Petitioner
and against the Respondents, and the Petit'loner will suffer irreparable injury if
the Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed., pending disposal of
wp.No.10668 of 2025, on the file of the High Court.
The petition coming on for h6aring, upon perusing the petition a'nd the
affidavit filed in support thereof -,and the order of the High Court dated
..,!' .1'-'f
o2.05.2025 made herein and uP-oh~®h6aring the arguments of sri c.sumon,
Advocate for the Petitioner and'`'GP for Mines and Geology for the
Respondents;
WP NO: 10670 OF 2025:
Betwee n :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures L{d`,I Having its registered office at Complex of
Jaypee Nigrie Super Thermal Power'PIant, Tehsil Sara, Nigrie, Singrauli,
Madhya Pradesh -486 669 rep by it§''General Manager Mr. Joginder Pal
Sindwani
...Petitioner
'' AitD
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Ve[agapudi Amaravati, Guntur
I District
2. The Commissioner Director of Mines Geology lbrahimpatnam,
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vijayawada, NTR District Andh-ra Pradesh -521 456
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3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, D No. 38/106 -A-4, First FIoor
Opposite Government Degree College, Chittoor Road, Syamalavaripam
Rayachoty -516 269, Annamayya Dis{ric{ Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and District Magistrate District Collector Office, Rayachoti,
Annamayya District, Masapet, Andhra Pradesh 516 270
...Respondents
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that
in the circumstances stated I'n the affidavit filed thereWith, the High Court may
be pleased issue a writ, order, or direction, particularly in the nature of a writ of
Mandamus, declaring Demand Notice No. 576/Sand/2019 -4 dated 29 March
2025 issued by Respondent No. 3;I the District Mines and Geology Officer,
Annamayya District, as lacking p'6w6r or authority and in violation of the Mines
and Minerals (Development Regula'tion) Act, 1957, the A.P. Minor Mineral
concession Rules, 1966, and the terms and conditions of the lease
agreement dated 3 May 2021 ; in violation of the Principles of Natural Justice,
and consequently set aside the impugned notice;
lANO: 1 OF2025:
Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavi't filed in support of the writ petition, the
High Court may be pleased grant a stay-on all further proceedings related to
Demand Notice No.576/Sand/201'``9 - 4 dated 29 March 2025 issued by
Respondent No.3, the DistrictJ Mih6s and Geology Officer, Annamayya
Districtpending the disposal of the above writ petition, and that such other
orders as this Hon'ble Court may :`consider appropriate be passed as the
petI'tiOner has a Strong Prima faCie Case, balance of convenience lies in favour
of the Petitioner and against the Re'spondents, and the Petitioner will suffer
irreparable injury if the lmpugned~-Demand Notice is not.stayed., pending
disposal of WP.No.10670 of 2025, on the file of the High Court.
The petition coming on for hearing3 upon Perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court dated
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02.05.2025 made herein and upoyh h`earing the arguments-of sri c.sumon,
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Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Mines and Geology for the
Respondents;
WP NO: 10672 OF 2025:
Between :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited., Having its registered office at
Complex of JaypeeNigrie Super Thermal Power Plant, TehsiI Sara', Nigrie,
Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh -486669 rep by its Company Secretary Mr.
Mahesh Chaturvedi
...Petitioner
AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh', Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur
District if
2. The Commiss'IOner and Director of Mines and Geology,, Ibrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District And`hra Pradesh -521456
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, D No. 38/106 -A-4, First FIoor
Opposite Government Degree! College, Chittoor Road, Syamalavaripalli
Rayachoty -516 269, Annamayya District Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector Office,
Rayachoti, Annamayya District,` Masapet, Andhra Pradesh 516 270
...Respondents
petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that
in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may
be pleased issue a writ, order, or dife`ction, particularly in the nature of a writ of
Mandamus, declaring Demand Notice No.30/Sand/2023 - 1 dated 29 March
2025 issued by Respondent No.3-,-lthe District Mines and Geology Officer,
Annamayya District, as lacking power or authority and in violation of the Mines
and Minerals (Development and Reg-ulation) Act,1957, the A.P. Minor Mineral
concession Rules,1966, and the"terms and conditions of the lease
agreement dated 3 May 2021, in' violation of the Principles of Natural Justice,
and consequently set aside the impugned notice;
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lANO: 1 OF2025:
Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petI'tiOn, the
High Court may be pleased may be grant a stay on all further proceedings
related to Demand Notice No. 30/Sand/2023 dated 29 March 2025 issued by
Respondent No.3, the District Mines` and Geology Officer, Annamayya District
pending the disposal of the above`'`writ,petition, and that such other orders as
this Hon'ble Court may consider appropriate be passed as the petitioner has a
strong prima facie case, balance of convenience lies in favour of the Petitioner
and against the Respondents, and the petI-tiOner Will suffer irreparable injury if
the Impugned Demand Notice js not stayed., pending dI-SPOSal Of
wp.No.10672 of 2025, on the file of the High Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petI'tiOn and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the order'of the -High Court'dated
02.05.2025 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of sri c.sumon,
Advocate for the Petitioner and,GP for Mines and Geology for the
Respondents;
WP NO: 10674 OF 2025:
Between :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited., Having its registered office at
Complex of JaypeeNigrie Super Thermal Power Plant Tehsil Sara, Nigrie,
SingrauII', Madhya Pradesh -486669l rep by its Company Secretary Mr.
Mahesh Chaturvedi
I..Petitioner
I AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh',i Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi AmaravatI-, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner and Directo`r of Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
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3. , The District Mines and Geology Officer, D No. 38/106 -A-4, F'lrst FIoor
Opposite Government Degree College, Chittoor Road, Syamalavaripalli
Rayachoty -516 269, Annamayya District Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and District Magi-strafe, District Collector Office,
Rayachoti, Annamayya Dis`tric{, <Masapet, Andhra Pradesh 516 270
...Respondents
petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that
in the circumstances stated in the affidav'It filed thereWith, the High Court .inay
be pleased to issue a writ, order, or.direction, particularly in the nature of'a writ
of Mandamus, declaring Demand-Notice No.30/Sand/2023 i 5 dated` 29
March 2025 issued by Respondent No.3, the District Mines and Geology
Officer, Annamayya District, as lacking power or authority and in violation of
the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, the A.P.
Minor Mineral Concession Rules, -1966, and the terms and conditions of the
lease agreement dated 3 May 21021, in violation of the Principles of Natural
Justice, and consequently set aside the impugned notice;
IANO: 1 OF2025:
Petition under Section 151-CPC is filed praying. that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavjt' filed in support of the writ.petition, the
High Court may be pleased may be grant a stay on all fuliher proceedings `
related to Demand Notice No. 30/S'a''hd/2023 - 5 dated 29 March. 2025 issued
by Respondent No.3, the District Mines and Geology Officer, Annamayya
District, pending the disposal of the above writ petition, and that such other
orders as this Hon'ble Court may consider appropriate be passed as the
petitioner has a strong prima facie case, balance of convenience lies in favour
of the Petitioner and against the Respondents, and 'the Petitioner will suffer
irreparable injury if the Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed., pending
disposal of WP.No.10674 of 2025, oh the file o.f the High Cou'rt.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof -and the order of the High Court dated
o2.05.2025 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri C.Sumon,
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Advocate `for the Petitioner anci GP for Mines and Geology for the
Respondents; 1,:
WP NO: 10676 OF 2025:
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Between :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limitedl Hav:lng its registered office at
C'omplex of JaypeeNigrie Super Thermal Power Plant Tehsil Sara, Nigrie,
singrauli, Madhya Pradesh -486669 rep by its Company Secretary Mr.
Mahesh Chaturvedi
...Petitioner
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh`, Rep. by its PrI'nCiPal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Se'cre{ariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner and Directc;r of Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District Anc!hra Pradesh -521456
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, D No. 38/106 -A-4, First Floor
opposite Government Degrde' College, Chittoor Road, Syamalavaripalli
Rayachoty -516 269, Annamayya District Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector Office,
Rayachoti, Annamayya District`, lMasapet, Andhra Pradesh 516 270
...Respondents
petition under Article 226 6'f'th6``constitution of India is filed praying that
in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed th'erewith, the High Court may
be pleased issue a writ, order, or dir6!ction, particularly in the nature of a writ of
Mandamus, declaring Demand Notic`6' No.30/Sand/2023 - 3 dated 29 March
2025 issued by Respondent No,3,--:the District Mines and Geology Officer,
Annamayya DistrictJ aS lacking POW`6f or authority and in violation of the Mines
and Minerals (Development and Regulation\ Act,1957, the A.P. Minor Mineral
Concession Rules, 1966, and the terms and conditions of the lease
agreement dated 3 May 2021, in violation of the Principles of Natural Justice,
and consequently set aside the impugned notice;
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lANO: 1 OF2025:
Petition under Section.151.CPC is filed praying -that in the
circumstances stated in the affldavjt filed jn support of the writ petition, the
High Court may be pleased .may be grant a stay on'all further proceedings
related to Demand Notice No. 30/Sa'nd/2023 - 3 dated 29 March 2025 issued
by Respondent No.3, the District' Mines and Geology Officer, Annamayya-
District, pending the disposal of the-above writ petition, and that such other
orders as this Hon'ble Court may consider appropriate be passed as +the
Petitioner has a strong prima facie®':caste, balance of convenience lies in favour
of the Petitioner and against the Respondents, and the Petitioner will suffer
irreparable injury if the Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed., pending
disposal of WP.No.10676 of 2025, on the file of the High Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof ahd the order of the High Court dated
02.05.2025 made herein and upo-n'--hearing the arguments of Sri -C.Sumon,
Advocate for the Petitioner and''GP for Mines and Geology for the
Respondents;
WP NO: 10679 OF 2025:
Betwee n :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registerevd office at
complex of Jaypee Nigrie Super Thermal Power Plant, Tehsil Sara, Nigrie,
Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh -486669``'rep by its company secretary Mr.
Mahesh Chaturvedi
...Petitioner
:AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Ve!agapudi Amaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner and Directc;r of Mines and Geology, Ibrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
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3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, D No. 38/106 -A-4, First Floor
Opposite Government.Degree College, Chittoor Road, SyamalavaripaII'I
Rayachoty-516 269, Annamayya District Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and Distn-ct Magistrate, District Collector Office,
Rayachoti, Annamayya District, Masapet, Andhra Pradesh 516 270
...Respondents
petition under Article 226 drf {h`6 Constitution of India is filed praying that
in the.circumstances stated in the affidavit filed {herewi{h, the High Court may
be pleased issue a writ, order, or dire`ction, particularly in the nature of a writ of
Mandamus, declaring 'Demand Notice No, 30/Sand/2023 - 2 dated 29 March
2025 issued by Respondent No. 3;'the District Mines and Geology Officer,
Annamayya District, as lacking pow~6r or authority and in violation of the Mines
and Minerals (Development and Reg`ulation) Act,1957, the A.P. Minor Mineral
Concession Rules, 1966, and th6 terms -and conditions of the lease
agreement dated 3 May 2021, in violation of the Principles of Natural Justice,
and consequently set asicle the imFj'ugned notice;
IANO: 1 OF2025:
Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in 'support of the writ petition, the
High Court may be pleased prayed I-hat this HonJble Court may be grant stay
on all further proceedings related tc} Demand Notice No. 30/Sand/2023 - 2
dated 29 March 2025 issued by R6spondent No.3, the District Mines and
Geology Officer, Annamayya Distric't pending the disposal of the above writ
petition, and that such other orders as this Hon'ble Court may consider
appropr-late be passed as the petitioner has a strong prima facie case,
balance of convenience lies in favc;ur of the Petitioner and against the
Respondents, and` the Petitioner will suffer irreparable injury if the Impugned
Demand Notice is not stayed, pending disposal of WP.No.10679 of 2025, on
the file of the High Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof a'nd the order of the High Collrt dated
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02.05.2025 m.ade herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri-C.Sumon,
Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Mines and .Geology fort the
Respondents;
WP NO: 10685 OF 2025:
Betwee n :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, Having its registered office at
complex of Jaypee Nigrie Super Thermal Power plant, Tehsil Sara, Nigrie,
singrauli, Madhya Pradesh -486 669 rep by its Company Secretary Mr.
Mahesh ChaturvedI'
...Petitioner
.AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh,I Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Depar{inent A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Coinmissioner Director of-Mines Geology, lbrahimpatnam,.
vijayawada, NTR District Andh¢ra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, D No. 38/106 -A-4, First Floor
opposite Government Degree -College, Chittoor Road, Syamalavaripalli
Rayachoty -516 269, Annamayya District Andhra Pradesh`
4. The Collector and D'lstrict Magistrate, District Collector Office,
Rayachoti, Annamayya Distri6t' Masapet, Andhra Pradesh 516 270
...Respondents
petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed prayl-ng that
in the circumstances stated in the ;ffidavit filed therewith, the High Court may
be pleased to issue a Writ Order or `Direction, more particularly ,like a Writ of
Mandamus, ,declaring Dema.nd No{ib`e No:30/Sand/2023-4 dated 29 March
2025 issued by Respondent No.3, the District Mines and Geology Officer,
Annamayya District, as lacking power or authority and ih violation of the Mines
and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act,1957, the A.P. Minor Mineral
concession Rules, 1966, and the terms and conditions of the lease
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agreement dated 3 May 2021, in violation of the Principles of Natural Justice,
and consequently set aside the impugned notice;
'lA NO: 1 OF 2025:
Petition under.Section 151._;; CPC is filed praying that in the
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circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the-writ petition, the
High Court may be pleased grant a stay on all further proceedings related to
Demand Notice No. 30/Sand/2023 T` 6 dated 29 March 2025 issued by
Respondent No.3, the District Mines and Geology Officer, Annamayya District
pending the disposal of the above writ petition, and that such other orders as
this Hon'ble Court may consider appropriate be passed as the petitioner has a
strong prima facie case, balance of cdnvenien.ce lies in favour of the Petitioner
and against the Respondents, anc!'the Petitioner will suffer irreparable injury if
the Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed, pending disposal of
WP.No.10685 of 2025, on the file of the High Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petitI-On and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court dated
02.05.2025 made herein and upon`' hearing the arguments of sri c.sumon;
Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Mines and Geology for the
Respondents;
WP NO: 10687 OF 2025:
Between :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd-:,'~Having its registered office at complex of
Jaypee Nigrie Super Thermal Power Plant TehsiI Sara, Nigrie, Singrauli,
Madhya Pradesh -486 669 rep by itS§General Manager Mr. Jdginder Pal
Sindwani
...Petitioner
::";AND
1. The State ofAndhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur
Di§[rjct
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2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines andGeology, lbrahimpatnam,
Vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
3. The District Mines and Geology Officer, D No. 38/106 -A-4, First FIoor
Opposite Government Degree College, ChI'ttOOr Road, Syamalavaripalli
Rayachoty -516 269, Annamayya District Andhra Praclesh
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector Office,
Rayachoti, Annamayya District, Masapet, Andhra Pradesh516 270
. ['.Respondents
Pe{I'tiOn under Article 226 o.i the,Constitution of India.is-filled prayin-g that
in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may
be pleased issue a writ, order, or dire7ction, particularly in the nature of a'writ of
Mandamus, declaring Demand Notice No. 576/Sand/2019 -1 dated 29 March
2025 issued by Respondent No. 3i+'th6 District Mines and Geology Officer,
Annamayya District, as lacking powar or authority and in violation of the Mines
and Minerals (Development and Re`gulation) Act,1957, the A.P. Minor Mineral
Concession Rules, 1966, and the t5rms and conditions of the lease
agreement dated 3 May 2021, in vI'dlatiOn Of the Principles of Natural Justice,
and consequently set aside the impugned notice;
lANO: 1 OF2025:
Petition under Section 151- CPC `is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavilt'~filed in support of the writ petition, the
High Court may be pleased may be to grant a stay on all further proceedings
related to Demand Notice No. 576/Sand/2019 -1 dated 29 March 2025 issued
by Respondent No.3, the District Mines and Geology Officer, Annamayya
District, pending of the above writ petition, and that such other orders as this
Hon'ble Court may consider approb`riate be passed as the` petitioner has a
strong prima facie case, balance of'''convenience lI'eS in favour Of the Petitioner
end against the Respondents, and th'e Petitioner will suffer irreparable inJ-ury if
the Impugned Demand Notice is` not stayed, pending disposal of
wp.No.10687 of 2025, on the file of the High Court.
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The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court dated
02.05.2025 made herein and uponthearing the arguments of Sri C.Sumon,
Advocate for the Petitioner and-.:i-GP for Mines and Geology for the
Respondents;
WP NO: 10701 OF 2025: I+J`
Betwee n :
M/s Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited., Having its registered office at
Complex of Jaypee Nigrie Super Thermal Power plant, Tehsil Sara, Nigrie,
singrauli, Madhya Pradesh -486669 rep by its Company Secretary Mrl
Mahesh Chaturvedi
...Petitioner
;I.AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh',-Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur
District -'`
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines andGeology, I-brahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District Andri`+a Pradesh -521 456
3. The District Mines an.d 'Geology'OffI-Cer, D No. 38/106 -A-4, First Floor
opposite Government Degree College, Chittoor Road, Syamalavaripalli
Rayachoty -516 269, Annamayya District Andhra Pradesh
4. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector Office,
Rayachoti, Annamayya District;lMasapet, Andhra Pradesh 516 270
...Respondents
petition under Ar{ic[e 226 of trfe`Constitution of India is filed praying that
in the circumstances stated in th`e affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may
be pleased issue a writ, order, or direction, par{jcular]y in the nature of a writ of
Mandamus, declaring Demand Noti;e No.30/Sand/2023 -6 dated 29 March
2025 issued by Respondent No,3, the District Mines and Geology Officer,
Annamayya District, as lacking power or authority and in violation of the Mines
and Minerals (Development and R;6ulation) Act,1957, the A.P. Minor Mineral
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Concession Rules, 1966, and -the terms and conditions of the lease
agreement dated 3 May 2021, in violation of the PrincI-PIes of Natural 'Justice,
and consequently set aside the impugned notice,-
[ANO..1 OF 2025:
Petition under section 151 CPC is filed praying that' in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the
High Court may be pleased may be to grant a stay on all further proceedings
related to Demand Notice No. 30/Sand/2023 - 6 dated 29 March 2025 issued
by Respondent No.3, the w District Mines and Geology Officer, Annamayya
District pending the disposal of the above writ petl-lion, and that such other
orders as this Hon'ble Court may -consider approprI'ate be Passed aS the
Petitioner has a strong prima facie case, balance of convenience lies in favour
of the petitioner and against the Respondents, and the petitioner will suffer
irreparable injury if the Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed, pending
disposal of WP.No.10701 of 2025, on the file of the High 'Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court dated
02.05.2025 made herein and upon`hearing the arguments of sri c.sumon,
Advocate for the petitioner and GP for Mines and Geology for the
Respondents;
IANo.1 OF 2025 [N WP NO: 14219 OF 2025:
Between : r.,
t,7
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limife'd:I, ha-Ving its registered office at complex of
Jaypee Nigrie Super Thermal Power Plant, Tehsil Sara,` Nigrie, Singrauli,
Madhya Pradesh -486 669 Rep by itsJ'President (F & A) and Chief Financial
Officer Mr. Ram Kumar PorwaI
...Petitioner
/Petitioner
\ in WP 14219 OF 2025
on the file of High Court)
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1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Mines and
Geology Department A.P. Sec`retariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur
District
2. The Commissioner and Director of Mines and Geology, lbrahimpatnam,
vijayawada, NTR District Andhra Pradesh -521 456
3. The Divisional Mines and Geology Officer, D. No.19-2-7, NH-16,
Opposite Chillakuru P.S., Gudur-524 412, Tirupati District
4. The District Mines and Geology Officer, A-Block, Room No+. 401,402,
403 and 420, Padmavathi Nilayam, Collectorate, Tiruchanur, Tirupati
D'IStriCt, Andhra Pradesh -517 501
5. The Collector and District Magistrate, District Collector Office,
collectorate, Tiruchanur, Tirup'ati District, Andhra Pradesh -517 501
...Respondents
(Respondents in-do-)
petition under section 15'1 cpc is filed praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the
High Court may be pleased to grant--a stay on all further proceedings rela.ted
to Demand Notice-1 No.782-AI2024 Mettu De-Siltation Point, dated 30 May
2025, -Issued by Respondent No.3;I--|the Div'lsionaI Mines and Geology Officer,
Tirupati District pending disposai' of `{h`e above writ petition. lt is also prayed
that this Hon'ble Court may pass su;h orders as it may consider appropriate,
as the petitioner has a.strong prima facie case, balance of convenience lies in
favour of the Petitioner and against the Respondents, and the Petitioner will
Suffer irreparable injury if the Impugned Demand Notice is not stayed, pending
disposal of wp No.14219 of 2025, dh the file of the High Court.
The petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Petition and the
affidavit filed in support thereof and the order of the High Court order dated
12.06.2025 made herein and upon hearing the arguments of Sri C.Sumon,
Advocate for the Petitioner and GP for Mines and Geology for the
Respondents, the Court made the following;
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ORDER:
ff At the request of lea+fled Assistant Government pleader for Mines
and Geology, post on o9.07.2025.-.
Interim order granted ear[ie.r is extended till then.”
sD/- ,K.SRINIVASA RAJU
I lTE*HE, COPY I I
For/
To,
1. One CC to Sri. C.Sumon, Advocate [OPUC]
2. One CC to M/s G.Lakshmi, Advocate [OPUC]
3. One CC to Sri Kambhampati Faamesh Babu, Advocate [OPUC]
~ 4. One CC to Sri. B.Jaya Prabhakara Rao, Advocate [OPUC]
5. One CC to Sri G.N.Uma Rani, Advocate [OPUC]
6. One CC to Sri. Gnani Vivek Karra, Advocate [OPUC]
– 7.. One CC to M/s Sodum Anvesha, Advocate [OPUC]
8. One CC to Sri. Akula Sri Kri§hna Sai Bhargav, Advocate [OPUC]
9. One CC to SriT.Sreedhar, Advocate [OPUC]
10. Two CCs to GP for Mines and Geology, High Court ofAndhra
Pradesh. [OUT]
ll. Two CC to GP for Revenue, High Court of Andhra Pradesh.
[OUT]
12. One spare copy
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HIGH COURT
KM,J
DATED: 18/06/2025
POST ON O9IO7.2025
ORDER
w-p’Nos-23769,19961,19962? 21446, 22102, 22789, 23910, 23922, 23923,
24191, 24193, 24196, 24197, 24198, 24200, 24212] 27455, 27617, 27626,
27628, 28529, 28558, 28559, 28560, 28566, 28567= 28568, 28573, 28574,
28575128591, 28594, 28595, 28596, 28598, 28599128601, 28861, 28864,
28868 a 28870 of 2024 AND 735, 737I 4535, 5237] 7907, 10620,10660,
10662,10664, 10668,10670,10672, 10674,10676,10679,10685,10687,
10701 & 14219 OF 2025
lNTERIM ORDER EXTENDED