T.N. Godavarman Thirumalpad vs Union Of India & Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed the procedural aspects concerning the show cause notice issued to the applicant regarding the seizure of railway wagons, emphasizing the need for the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to resolve factual questions. The Court granted the applicant three weeks to respond to the notice and mandated the SIT to make a decision within four weeks post-reply. Additionally, the Court dismissed an application related to mining lease cancellation, clarifying that it was not due to forest land issues, and allowed interim permission for mining activities under certain conditions, while also directing the formulation of Transit Rules for wood transport.