AKASH COKE INDS.PVT.LTD. vs THE COAL CONTROLLER

The Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's decision that the Coal Controller must adhere to the directives issued by the Central Government, specifically referencing the Circular dated 5th January, 1995, which restricts coal allocation to private collieries. The Court affirmed that the Coal Controller's orders cannot contradict this Circular, thereby validating the High Court's directive for the Coal Controller to reconsider the appellants' application in compliance with the Circular. The appeal was dismissed as the Court found no error in the High Court's judgment.