Samaj Parivartana Samudaya & Ors vs State Of Karnataka & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of mining lessees' obligation to pay 10% of sale proceeds to the Monitoring Committee for the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under the Comprehensive Environment Plan for the Mining Impact Zone (CEPMIZ). The Court emphasized that the establishment of the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) under Section 9B of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, mandates additional payments to the DMF, which complicates the financial obligations of lessees. The Court held that the lessees must comply with both the SPV contributions and the DMF payments as prescribed by the relevant statutes and notifications, ensuring environmental restoration efforts are funded adequately.