The Hon’ble High Court has extended interim protection for Tata Steel in matters relating to the Sukinda Chromite Block until December 19, 2025. This decision impacts two writ petitions concerning demand letters issued by the Office of Deputy Director of Mines, Jajpur, related to alleged shortfalls in mineral dispatch. The court’s order provides temporary relief from coercive action.
Interim Relief Extended
Tata Steel has received an extension of interim protection from the Hon’ble High Court in connection with writ petitions pertaining to the Sukinda Chromite Block. The decision was made on December 12, 2025, and impacts two separate writ petitions filed by the company.
Details of the Petitions
The first writ petition, filed on August 8, 2025, contests a demand letter for ₹1902,72,53,760/-, citing alleged violations related to mineral dispatch during the period of July 23, 2023 to July 22, 2024. The second writ petition, filed on October 29, 2025, challenges another demand letter for ₹2410,89,66,881/-, relating to similar alleged shortfalls during the period of July 23, 2024 to July 22, 2025. The court has scheduled the next hearing for both matters on December 19, 2025.
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