GOVT. OF GOA vs M/S.A.H. JAFFAR & SONS

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's directive to the Directorate of Mines and Labour to dispose of the mining lease application of the respondents within six weeks, emphasizing the need for a reasoned order. The Court noted the prolonged delay of over 16 years in addressing the application and imposed exemplary costs of Rs. 10,000 on the respondents for their inaction. The judgment referenced the precedent in State of Goa and Ors. v. M/s. A.H. Jaffar and Sons, highlighting the necessity of pursuing remedies under Section 30 of the relevant Act rather than through the High Court.