Tata Steel has provided an update on the ongoing litigation concerning its Sukinda Chromite Block. The company received a Demand Letter regarding alleged shortfall in chrome ore dispatch. The Hon’ble High Court heard the Writ Petition on November 21, 2025, tagging it with similar petitions and granting interim protection. The next hearing is scheduled for December 3, 2025.
Background of the Dispute
On October 3, 2025, Tata Steel received a Demand Letter from the Office of Deputy Director of Mines, Jajpur, pertaining to the Sukinda Chromite Block. The letter raised a demand of ₹2410,89,66,881/-. The demand relates to an assessment of shortfall in dispatch of Chrome Ore from the block for the 5th year of the Mine Development and Production Agreement (July 23, 2024 through July 22, 2025).
Court Proceedings and Interim Order
Tata Steel filed a Writ Petition (Civil) No. 31035 of 2025 before the Hon’ble High Court of Orissa at Cuttack on October 29, 2025, seeking to quash the Demand Letter.
Current Status
The Hon’ble High Court heard the Writ Petition on November 21, 2025. The court (i) tagged the Company’s Writ Petition with other Writ Petitions raising similar and identical issues and (ii) granted an interim protection, restraining authorities from taking coercive steps against the company. The next hearing is scheduled for December 3, 2025.
Source: BSE
