Case Law Analysis
|Kerala High Court
3-Meter Buffer Zone Mandatory for Lawful Laterite Extraction | Police Protection Upheld Under Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules : Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has ruled that lawful removal of laterite stones under statutory permits entitles the extractor to police protection, but only if a 3-meter buffer is maintained from adjacent properties to prevent structural collapse. This sets a critical precedent for minor mineral operations near residential zones, balancing resource rights with property safety.