Rajasthan: Committee to Evaluate Pending Legal Cases in Mining Sector
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Synopsis
The Rajasthan government is taking significant steps to expedite the resolution of pending judicial cases in the mining sector and recover overdue dues, emphasizing financial accountability and judicial efficiency.
Key Takeaways
- Establishment of a high-level committee to review pending cases.
- Over Rs 1,000 crore tied up in unresolved cases.
- Government aims for strong legal representation in court.
- Focus on lifting stay orders for quicker resolutions.
- Commitment to financial accountability and judicial efficiency.
Jaipur, March 1 (NationPress) The Rajasthan government has ramped up its initiatives to hasten the resolution of legal disputes related to the Mines Department and recover overdue payments.
T. Ravikant, the Principal Secretary of Mines and Petroleum, mentioned that the government is diligently working to enhance its legal representation in court for cases where outstanding amounts exceed Rs 10 crore.
A high-level committee has been established, led by the Additional Director at Mines Headquarters. This committee will scrutinize and assess pending cases based on their merits. Its members include the Financial Advisor from the Mines Department, Joint Legal Advisors from Udaipur and Jaipur, along with Additional Directors of Mines from Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, and Jodhpur.
Estimates indicate that more than Rs 1,000 crore is locked in over 50 unresolved legal cases, each exceeding Rs 10 crore.
T. Ravikant highlighted that Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has been persistently urging officials to accelerate the recovery of dues and ensure strong representation for the department in court.
The committee will evaluate the pros and cons of each case and provide a report to the state government, complete with recommendations for robust legal advocacy.
Officials managing these cases have been directed to work towards lifting stay orders for quicker resolutions, ensure timely submission of legal responses, and maintain proactive court representation. They are also instructed to attend hearings regularly to avoid unnecessary delays.
A definitive instruction has been issued to guarantee that legal claims are filed punctually and that every effort is made to recover outstanding revenue by achieving favorable court judgments. This initiative underscores the state government's dedication to financial accountability and judicial efficiency within the mining sector, as confirmed by officials.
