Supreme Court heard RCCPL Private Ltd's petition against Madhya Pradesh demand notice for royalty dated 17 March 2026.
Court noted royalty claim covered period before consent to operate (issued 26 Oct 2023) which under MMDR Act cannot be demanded.
Petitioner had been paying dead rent until consent was granted; court ordered stay of demand notice pending further hearing.
Court directed issuance of notice and stay of demand notice until next hearing date.