Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 03 September 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellant – M/S Maa Raktdantika Construction; Respondents – District Magistrate, Hamirpur & Others.
- Proceedings: The appeals (Civil Appeal Nos. 7936, 8040 and 8293 of 2026) were filed under Section 22 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2019, challenging the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, New Delhi judgment dated 24‑April‑2026.
- Background: The NGT had set aside an E‑auction‑cum‑E‑tender notice dated 14‑June‑2024 issued by the District Magistrate, Hamirpur for sand‑mining leases, on the ground that a valid and final district survey report did not exist.
- Appellant’s Position: M/S Maa Raktdantika Construction had participated in the auction in good faith and deposited the required amount.
- Court Proceedings: The Court heard learned counsel for both sides. It was confirmed that the amount deposited by the appellant had already been refunded.
- Interlocutory Applications: Any pending interlocutory applications, if any, were disposed of.
- Special Leave Petition: SLP (C) No. 19679 of 2026 was filed by the petitioner seeking leave to withdraw the petition. The Court granted permission to withdraw and dismissed the petition as withdrawn.
Final Outcome
- The three civil appeals (C.A. Nos. 7936, 8040 and 8293 of 2026) are disposed of without any opinion on the merits of the case.
- The appellant is granted liberty to adopt lawful measures to recover interest on the amount that was deposited and subsequently refunded.
- The Special Leave Petition (C) No. 19679 of 2026 is dismissed as withdrawn.
- All pending interlocutory applications, if any, are also disposed of.
Topics: Court Order, Sand Mining Auction, Refund