Hyderabad, Aug. 21 -- The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, August 20, issued notices to Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) in connection with the illegal mining case in which the company figures as one of the accused.

The development came after the CBI filed a revision petition challenging the order of the CBI Special Court, which had imposed only a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the company. The petition was heard by Justice K Laxman.

Appearing for the CBI, Special Counsel Srinivas Kapatia argued that there is clear evidence of irregularities against OMC.

He stated that the then IAS officer Srilakshmi colluded with the company by not including the term "captive" in the mining lease approvals. Taking advantage of this omission, OMC allegedly sold...