Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad
Order Date: 03/09/2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Veer Enterprise, represented by proprietor Viral Rameshbhai Shah.
- Respondents: State of Gujarat and others, represented by Assistant Government Pleader Henil Shah.
- The petition sought relief concerning an upfront payment made to the state, presumably for mining‑related permissions.
- On 31.08.2026, the Section Officer, Industries and Mines Department, communicated to the Commissioner of Geology and Mines that permission had been granted for refund of the upfront payment.
- The petitioner, through counsel Mr. Apurva Kapadia, requested permission to withdraw the petition, stating that the grievance was redressed.
- Counsel further submitted that, should the refund not be received within a reasonable period, the petitioner would retain the liberty to file an appropriate application.
Final Outcome
- The Court, after considering the communication dated 31.08.2026, granted permission to withdraw the petition.
- The petition is disposed of as withdrawn, with the grievance deemed redressed.
- The Court reserved liberty for the petitioner to approach the Court again if the refund is not effected within a reasonable time.
Topics: Legal; Refund; Mining