Karnataka High Court Judgments 2015

STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LIMITED vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/35251/20093 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

SRI ALLAM VEERABHADRAPPA vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/14802/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S HOTHUR TRADERS vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/15953/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S SANDUR MANGANESE AND IRON ORE LTD vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/29222/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

AURO MINERALS vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/31189/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

R CHARU CHANDRA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA & OTHERS

WP/31227/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S TRIDENT MINERALS & OTHERS vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/30928/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S KUMARASWAMY MINERAL EXPORTS vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/31191/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S LAKSHMINARAYANA MINING COMPANY vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/30995/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

TUNGABHADRA MINERALS PVT LTD vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/31152/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

MR SURESH KUMAR JAIN vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/18479/20153 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The High Court held that the Special Land Acquisition Officer's order rejecting objections lacked reasons, constituting a denial of justice. Consequently, the order and the subsequent final declaration were quashed.

BANASHANKARI IRON ORE MINES vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/31184/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S MARWA MINING COMPANY vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/31235/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S B ASHWATHNARAYANA SINGH & CO., vs STATE OF KARNATAKA & OTHERS

WP/31327/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

H N PREMAKUMAR S/O LATE H.N.N. SETTY vs STATE OF KARNATAKA REP BY ITS SECRETARY

WP/6721/20093 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S VIBHUTIGUDDA MINES PVT. LTD., & OTHERS vs STATE OF KARNATAKA & OTHERS

WP/31181/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

MRS KESAR DEVI vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/18476/20153 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The High Court held that the Special Land Acquisition Officer's order rejecting objections lacked reasons, constituting a denial of justice. Consequently, the order and the subsequent final declaration were quashed.

SRI.S.A.THAWAB vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/10712/20093 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S. THE SANDUR MANGANESE & IRON ORE LTD, vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/31148/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S M HANUMANTH RAO vs STATE OF KARNATAKA & OTHERS

WP/31266/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S GOGGA GURUSANTHIAH & BROS vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/16145/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S ASSOCIATED MINING COMPANY vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/31144/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S B ASHWATHNARAYANA SINGH & CO vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/15782/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S MEHBOOB TRANSPORT COMPANY vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/15954/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

H.G.RANGANGOUD vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/31147/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S MILAN MINERALS PVT LTD vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/863/20093 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S KARIGANUR MINERAL MINING INDUSTRY vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/15991/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S VIBHUTIGUDDA MINES PVT LTD vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/17580/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

VEERABHADRAPPA SANGAPPA & CO., vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/15825/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S S B MINERALS (A REGISTERED PARTNERSHIP FIRM) vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/15990/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S.V S LAD & SONS vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/17002/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S H.R.GAVIAPA & CO. vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/31143/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

V.N.K MENON vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/31128/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S LAKSHMI MINERALS vs STATE OF KARNATAKA & OTHERS

WP/31182/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

S V SRINIVASULU S/O LATE S.V.CHETTY vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/15795/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

SRI M SRINIVASULU vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/2776/20113 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S BHARAT MINES & MINERALS vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/15984/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

MR N MANZOOR AHMED vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/9960/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

SMT K M PARVATHAMMA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/16144/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S.HIND TRADERS vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/31185/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S SUGGALAMMA GUDDA MINING & CO. vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/17581/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

NATIONAL MINERAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD vs STATE OF KARNATAKA BY ITS SECRETARY TO THE

WP/2642/20093 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

SRI H G RANGANGOUD vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/17001/20103 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

SRI R PRAVEENCHANDRA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/13516/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S GADAGI MINERAL MINING CO., vs STATE OF KARNATAKA & OTHERS

WP/31439/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S P. BALASUBBA SETTY & SONS, HOSPET, vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/31141/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S NADEEM MINERALS, vs STATE OF KARNATAKA & OTHERS

WP/31149/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

SMT.R.MALLAMMA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/31145/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

VEERABHADRAPPA SANGAPPA & CO vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/31146/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

M/S KANHAIYALAL DUDHERIA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

WP/31233/20083 Dec 2015Karnataka HCPartly Allowed

The tribunal held that lease holders and quarry holders of forest areas are not liable to pay FDT. Purchasers of minerals directly from the State Government or its corporations are liable to pay FDT at 8%, while those purchasing from private lessees or NMDC are not liable.

Karnataka High Court Judgments — 2015

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