Sandur Manganese Loses Karnataka High Court Case on Afforestation Costs
Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited's Writ Petition challenging a ₹131.25 crore compensatory afforestation cost demand from the DCF, State of Karnataka, was dismissed by the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka on 30 April 2026. The company will continue operations and seek resolution.
The litigation involves a substantial amount of ₹131.25 crore, which could impact the company's financial position. However, the company intends to continue operations and resolve the issue, mitigating the immediate severe impact.
The company lost a significant legal case regarding a demand for compensatory afforestation costs, which is a negative development.
Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited has received an order from the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka dated 30 April 2026, which dismissed the company's Writ Petition. The petition was filed to challenge a communication dated 20 June 2025 from the Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), State of Karnataka. This communication demanded a cost of ₹131.25 crore for compensatory afforestation and the provision of land for the same.
The company had previously received a favorable judgment on 29 April 2025 (issued on 6 May 2025) from the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka, confirming the validity of its Forest Clearances. Despite this, the recent order dismisses their challenge against the DCF's demand.
Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited states that it possesses valid Mining Leases and Forest Clearances and will continue its operations. The company also intends to take further steps to resolve the issues concerning the demand for compensatory afforestation charges and the land required for it.
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