#lease renewal

The National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone) ruled that industrial continuity hinges on strict compliance with environmental clearance and lease renewal conditions. The court directed Andhra Paper Mill to implement its approved effluent disposal plan and urged the East Godavari Collector to decide on the expired lease for Turupulanka discharge lagoons, emphasizing that non-compliance risks operational shutdowns and ecological harm.

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that renewal of a lease on public premises is not an automatic right but a fresh grant subject to new terms, allowing SAIL to impose revised charges after the original term ends. This clarifies the legal position for thousands of shop lessees in government townships, reinforcing that administrative policy shifts in public asset management are lawful absent arbitrariness or constitutional breach.

Patna High Court holds that lease renewal under Bihar Government Estates (Khas Mahal) Manual requires strict compliance with lease terms and continuous possession.