<h1>Steel company faces Rs 1,902 crore demand notice for alleged chromite dispatch shortfall under mineral concession rules</h1> A major steel company received a Rs 1,902 crore demand notice from the Deputy Director of Mines in Jajpur for alleged shortfall in mineral dispatch from its chromite block in Odisha. The notice covers the fourth year period under the Mine Development and Production Agreement, alleging violation of mineral concession rules and consequent appropriation of performance security. The assessment revision was based on average sale price notifications from the Indian Bureau of Mines. The company disputes the demand, claiming it lacks justification and plans to pursue legal remedies through appropriate judicial forums.