RAMLAL & SONS vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a mining lease granted under the Mineral Concession Rules, 1949, emphasizing that the absence of a formal lease execution within six months as mandated led to the revocation of the lease. The Court held that the acceptance of a premium without prior approval from the Central Government rendered the lease invalid. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the Rajasthan High Court's decision to reject the appellant's claims regarding the mining rights.