AMAR JYOTI STONE CRUSTING CO. versus THE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

AMAR JYOTI STONE CRUSTING CO. versus THE UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

The appellant failed to establish title to mineral rights as it did not produce the necessary record-of-rights, nor was there any statutory presumption in its favor. The refusal of permit by the Collector was on valid grounds as the land was in a controlled area; subsequent statutory changes did not entitle appellant to mandamus as there was no live application pending.

Parties
Appellant: Amar Jyoti Stone Crushing Co.; Respondents: Union of India and Others
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
08 August 1961
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Mineral Rights, Quarry Permits, Presumption Under Land Revenue Act, Delhi Minor Mineral Rules, Mandamus
Property Law Administrative Law Mineral Rights Quarry Permits Presumption Under Land Revenue Act Delhi Minor Mineral Rules Mandamus

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Parties

Amar Jyoti Stone Crushing Co.

Appellant

Union of India and Others

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant had title to mineral rights in the disputed land.
  2. 2 Whether refusal of permit to quarry was justified and if mandamus lies.

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to establish title to mineral rights as it did not produce the necessary record-of-rights, nor was there any statutory presumption in its favor. The refusal of permit by the Collector was on valid grounds as the land was in a controlled area; subsequent statutory changes did not entitle appellant to mandamus as there was no live application pending.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appellant's suit for declaration and mandatory injunction dismissed.
  • Appellant to pay costs.