Allahabad High Court
MUKESH SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS
- Decided
Holding
The Court directed the respondent to consider the representation dated 28 October 2023 and to inform the petitioner of the decision within three weeks.
Summary
The petitioner, Mukesh Singh, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State of Uttar Pradesh to decide his representation dated 28 October 2023, which sought adjustment under Rule 41(h) of the Uttar Pradesh Minor Minerals (Concession) Rules, 2021. The petitioner relied on an earlier order dated 4 October 2023 in Writ‑C No.6718 of 2023, which required the representation to be made. The State, represented by the Chief Standing Counsel, indicated that the representation would be dealt with. The High Court directed the respondent to consider the representation and to communicate its decision to the petitioner within three weeks of receipt of the certified copy of the order. The writ petition was subsequently disposed of by the court.
Issues considered
- Whether the High Court should issue a direction to the State to consider the petitioner's representation under Rule 41(h) of the Uttar Pradesh Minor Minerals (Concession) Rules, 2021.
Legislation cited
- Uttar Pradesh Minor Minerals (Concession) Rules, 2021 — s. Rule 41(h)
Subjects
- Writ petition
- Minor minerals
- Rule 41(h)
- Uttar Pradesh
- Representation
- Direction
Judgment
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
WRIT - C No. - 13373 of 2026
Mukesh Singh
.....Petitioner(s)
Versus
State Of U.P. And 3 Others
.....Respondent(s)
Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Vibhu Rai, Yashovardhan Singh
Counsel for Respondent(s) : C.S.C.
Court No. - 29
HON'BLE ARINDAM SINHA, J.
HON'BLE SATYA VEER SINGH, J.
1. Mr. Dhananjay Rai led by Mr. Vibhu Rai, learned advocates appear on
behalf of petitioner. Mr. Dhananjay Rai submits, his client seeks direction
upon respondent no.1 to decide his representation dated 28th October, 2023
seeking adjustment under rule 41(h) of Uttar Pradesh Minor Minerals
(Concession) Rules, 2021. He draws attention to order dated 4th October,
2023 made by a Division Bench disposing of his client's earlier Writ-C
no.6718 of 2023 to submit, the representation was made pursuant thereto.
2. Dr. Rajeshwar Tripathi, learned advocate, Chief Standing Counsel appears
on behalf of State. He submits, the representation will be duly dealt with.
3. Respondent no.1 is directed to consider petitioner's representation dated
28th October, 2023. Petitioner will communicate certified copy of this order
along with copy of his representation to said respondent. Decision taken on
the consideration be informed to petitioner within three weeks of the
communication.
4. The writ petition is disposed of.
May 7, 2026
Kpy
(Arindam Sinha,J.)
(Satya Veer Singh,J.)
Digitally signed by :-
KAVLESHWAR PRASAD YADAV
High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
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