D.K. TRIVEDI AND SONS AND ORS. ETC. ETC. vs STATE OF GUJARAT AND ORS. ETC. ETC.

The Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of the Gujarat Minor Mineral Rules, 1966, under Section 15(1) of the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957. The Court held that the State Government has the authority to amend rules regarding the charging of dead rent and royalty, affirming the validity of the 1975 Notification which enhanced royalty rates. The Court concluded that the State's actions were within its legislative competence and did not violate the provisions of the Act.