Manbhar Devi Agarwal vs State Of Rajasthan & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the Rajasthan High Court's dismissal of a contractor's challenge to the collection of royalty on minerals used in construction. The Court noted that the State's Government Orders, particularly those dated 13.11.2000 and 03.10.2001, established the requirement for contractors to obtain a No Dues certificate before payment of final bills. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming that the learned Single Judge's reliance on precedent in R.S. Shekhawat's case was appropriate, thereby dismissing the appeal.