Proof of valid purchase governs permit for exporting auction coal to Nepal

Export of auction coal to Nepal was linked to proof of valid purchase from the auction purchaser. The department stated that, if the petitioner produced supporting documents establishing such purchase, the necessary permit could be issued. The petitioner accepted that he would submit the required documents before the concerned respondents. On proof of valid purchase, permission was to be granted for export of the coal to Nepal.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner, on producing supporting documents to show valid purchase of auction coal from the auction purchaser, was entitled to permission to export the coal to Nepal.

Analysis: The petitioner claimed purchase of auction coal from the successful auction purchaser and sought a permit for export to Nepal. The respondents stated that if the petitioner satisfied the department with valid supporting documents showing such purchase, the necessary permit could be issued. The petitioner accepted that he would produce the supporting documents before the concerned respondents.

Conclusion: On proof that the petitioner had validly purchased the auction coal from the auction purchaser, the respondents were directed to permit export of the coal to Nepal.

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