STATE OF HARYANA vs ARAVALI KHANIJ UDYOG

The Supreme Court held that the rejection of the respondent's request for an extension of the mining lease was improper, as the Punjab and Haryana High Court had previously directed the State to decide on the representation within a month. The Court emphasized the need for adherence to procedural fairness in administrative decisions, particularly in the context of mining leases governed by the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The appeal by the State of Haryana was dismissed, upholding the High Court's order to restore possession of the lease to the respondent.