STATE OF BIHAR vs RAMESH PRASAD VERMA (DEAD)THR. LRS.

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the Bihar Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1972, specifically concerning the royalty rates for minerals as per Notifications dated 24.03.2001 and 17.08.1991. The Court held that the revised royalty rate of Rs.100/- per cubic meter for certain minerals is applicable from 01.04.2001, and not retroactively from the date of issuance of the Notification. The appeals by the State of Bihar were dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision regarding the interpretation of the Notifications.