https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=305216 Revocation of forest clearance after mining operations commenced could not be made mechanically because the approval had created a substantive right. Withdrawal required prior notice, an opportunity of hearing, and a speaking order containing independent recorded reasons; reliance solely on a State Government communication did not meet these requirements. The revocation was therefore unsustainable and was set aside. Availability of an alternative remedy did not bar writ jurisdiction where the challenge alleged violation of natural justice and absence of reasons. The writ petition was maintainable, and the petitioner succeeded. en-us Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:48:29 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=305216 Revocation of forest clearance after mining operations commenced could not be made mechanically because the approval had created a substantive right. Withdrawal required prior notice, an opportunity of hearing, and a speaking order containing independent recorded reasons; reliance solely on a State Government communication did not meet these requirements. The revocation was therefore unsustainable and was set aside. Availability of an alternative remedy did not bar writ jurisdiction where the challenge alleged violation of natural justice and absence of reasons. The writ petition was maintainable, and the petitioner succeeded. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=305216