The Quarry Owners Association vs The State Of Bihar & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the delegation of power under Section 15 of the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957, particularly regarding the fixation of royalty rates for minor minerals. The Court held that while the delegation is valid, it must adhere to the guidelines established in D.K. Trivedi & Sons v. State of Gujarat, which restricts the enhancement of royalty to reasonable bounds. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's dismissal of the Quarry Owners Association's challenge to the notifications enhancing the royalty rates, affirming that the State's actions were within permissible limits.