National Highways Authority Of India vs M/S Itd Cementation India Ltd

The Supreme Court addressed the dispute regarding the additional royalty payable on minor minerals as per the notification by the State of Tamil Nadu effective from 01.11.2002. The Court interpreted the contractual clauses, particularly Clause 13.4 and Clause 70 of the Conditions of Particular Application (COPA), to determine that the additional royalty was not included in the original bid price and thus was payable by the contractor. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the obligation of the contractor to pay the additional royalty as per the revised terms.