Orissa HC Sets Aside Royalty Demand on Brick Kiln Unit for Lack of Due Process

Raja Bricks Vs State Of Odisha And Others (Orissa High Court) Orissa High Court has intervened in a dispute concerning the imposition of royalty and other charges on stacked sand and soil found at a brick kiln unit, setting aside a demand letter issued by the Mining Officer (in-charge), Balasore. The court’s decision underscores the fundamental importance of natural justice in administrative proceedings, particularly the right of an affected party to be heard before an adverse order is passed. The petitioner, M/s Raja Bricks, had challenged an order dated June 3, 2025, from the Mining Of...