DEBIDUTTA MOHANTY vs RANJAN KUMAR PATTNAIK

The Supreme Court examined whether the issuance of a solvency certificate issued contrary to an earlier order by a Sub-Collector invalidated the lease granted through auction under the Orissa Minor Minerals Concession Rules, 2016. The court analyzed the procedural compliance and the validity of the certificate, ultimately holding that the lease could not be revoked solely on the basis of the certificate issued despite the earlier order. The judgment emphasizes the importance of adherence to procedural rules and the validity of auction processes in mineral lease grants.