Authority: High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad

Order Date: 03/09/2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: H M Granite and Minerals, represented by proprietor Hasmukhbhai Mohanbhai Patel.
  • Respondents: State of Gujarat & others.
  • Nature of proceeding: Special Civil Application No. 10125 of 2026 seeking redress for non‑refund of an upfront payment related to mining permissions.
  • On 31.08.2026, the Section Officer, Industries and Mines Department communicated to the Commissioner of Geology and Mines and Minerals that permission had been granted for refund of the upfront payment.
  • Advocate Mr. Apurva Kapadia, on behalf of the petitioner, requested permission to withdraw the petition, stating the grievance was redressed.
  • The advocate further submitted that, should the refund not be received within a reasonable period, liberty may be reserved for the petitioner to file an appropriate application.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, after considering the communication and the petitioner's request, granted permission to withdraw the petition.
  • The petition is disposed of as withdrawn, with the grievance deemed redressed.
  • Liberty is expressly reserved for the petitioner to approach the Court again if the refund is not effected within a reasonable time.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Mining Refund