M/S MUNEER ENTERPRISES MINE OWNERS BY PARTNER vs M/S RAMGAD MIN.& MINING P.LTD.& ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the transfer of a mining lease originally granted to M/s. Dalmia Cements under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, specifically Section 2, which mandates prior approval from the Central Government for such transfers. The Court held that the absence of this approval rendered the renewal of the mining lease invalid, thereby upholding the decision to set aside the transfer to M/s. Ramgad Minerals and Mining Ltd. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the importance of compliance with statutory requirements in mining operations.