THE STATE OF PUNJAB v. M/S. OM PRAKASH BRICK KILN OWNER
The Supreme Court addressed whether the State Government could levy royalty on brick earth extraction, clarifying that ownership of the land is irrelevant once brick earth is declared a minor mineral.
Case Details
- Case Name: THE STATE OF PUNJAB v. M/S. OM PRAKASH BRICK KILN OWNER
- Citation: 2025 INSC 88
- Court: Supreme Court of India
- Decision Date: 21-01-2025
- List of Laws: The Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887; Mines and Mineral (Regulations and Development) Act, 1957; Punjab Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1964; Civil Procedure Code, 1908