Tata Steel has announced that the Hon’ble High Court has extended the interim protection regarding the Sukinda Chromite Block litigation until December 3, 2025. The litigation concerns a demand letter issued by the Office of Deputy Director of Mines, Jajpur, raising a demand of ₹1902.72 crore related to alleged violations of the Minerals Concession Rules, 2016. This extension provides temporary relief from coercive action by authorities.
Sukinda Chromite Block Litigation Update
Tata Steel has received an update regarding the ongoing litigation concerning the Sukinda Chromite Block. The case involves a Demand Letter, originally received on July 3, 2025, from the Office of Deputy Director of Mines, Jajpur, which raised a demand of ₹1902.72 crore.
Background of the Dispute
The Demand Letter pertains to an alleged shortfall in mineral dispatch from the Sukinda Chromite Block for the fourth year of the Mine Development and Production Agreement (July 23, 2023 through July 22, 2024). The issue stems from alleged violations of Rule 12-A of the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession Rules, 2016.
Interim Protection Extended
The Hon’ble High Court has extended the interim protection granted in connection with Writ Petition (Civil) No. 22431 of 2025. As of November 26, 2025, the court has further extended this protection until the next hearing, scheduled for December 3, 2025. This interim order restrains authorities from taking coercive action related to the demand. The latest hearing on the matter was held on November 21, 2025.
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