BBTC litigation update: Supreme Court recalls observations on lease rent
The Supreme Court has recalled its observations regarding a lease rent of ₹4,655 crore against The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Limited (BBTC). The court agreed that the amount was neither notified nor finally determined after due hearing for BBTC. This follows BBTC's application to expunge the observation made in a previous order.
The recall of the court's observation removes a potential financial liability and legal overhang, which is significant for the company's reputation and future legal standing, but it does not involve immediate financial gains or losses.
The company successfully got a court order recalling a potentially adverse observation regarding a significant lease rent amount, which is a positive outcome for the company.
The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Limited (BBTC) has announced a significant development concerning ongoing judicial proceedings related to its erstwhile tea estate in Singampatti, Tamil Nadu. This update pertains to Civil Appeal No. 6395-6397 of 2025 before the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
Previously, on May 29, 2026, the Supreme Court, referencing a report by the Central Empowered Committee and an inter-governmental correspondence, had noted in paragraph 59 of its order that a lease rent of ₹4,655 crore (INR 4,655 crore) remained to be recovered by the State Government from the Corporation. However, the Civil Appeals themselves did not concern the issue of lease rent payable by the Corporation.
In response, BBTC filed an Interlocutory Application [IA No. 207972 of 2026] seeking to recall and expunge paragraph 59 of the May 29, 2026 order. The company argued that the appeals were not about lease rent and that no notice, demand, or computation of lease rent had been issued or served on BBTC, nor had the Corporation been afforded any hearing or opportunity to object to such an alleged lease rent.
BBTC has now informed stakeholders that the Hon’ble Supreme Court, via an order dated August 19, 2026 (made available on August 25, 2026), has allowed the Corporation’s application. The Court has recalled the observations made in paragraph 59 of the May 29, 2026 order concerning the lease rent liability, acknowledging that the amount had neither been subject to notice served upon BBTC nor finally determined after affording BBTC an opportunity of hearing.
The Corporation stated it will continue to take all necessary steps and keep stakeholders informed of any material developments.
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