|Andhra Pradesh High Court
G.O.Ms.No.100/2025 | Administrative Silence on Minor Mineral Lease Applications Violates Article 14 & 300-A: Andhra Pradesh HC Mandates 3-Month Disposal
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that undue delay in deciding minor mineral lease applications after NOC issuance amounts to arbitrary state action, violating constitutional rights under Article 14 and property rights under Article 300-A. The court directs authorities to dispose of pending applications within three months, setting a precedent for timely administrative action in mineral concessions.