PATNA, India, Feb. 20 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Feb. 11:
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Naresh Dikshit, learned counsel for the Mines Department and learned counsel for the State.
2. The petitioner has challenged the validity and legality of the order dated 24.02.2023 passed in Reference Case No.521/M Sasaram by the Mines Development Officer, Rohtas, Sasaram, (Cluster- 15), (respondent No.6) has been pleased to impose the penalty upon the petitioner under Rule 56(2) of the Bihar Minerals (Concession, Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2019.
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