Tata Steel challenges ₹1,902.72 crore demand for alleged mineral dispatch shortfall in Orissa High Court
The financial demand of ₹1,902.72 crore is a very substantial amount, representing a material contingent liability and a significant legal dispute for the company.
The company has received a significant financial demand but is actively contesting it in court, making the final outcome uncertain at this stage.
* Tata Steel Limited received a Demand Letter on July 3, 2025, from the Office of Deputy Director of Mines, Jajpur. * The demand relates to an alleged shortfall in mineral dispatch from the company’s Sukinda Chromite Block for the fourth year (July 23, 2023, through July 22, 2024). * This alleged shortfall is in violation of Rule 12-A of the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession Rules, 2016, and includes consequent appropriation of performance security. * The aggregate demand is ₹1902,72,53,760/- (₹1,902.72 crore). * On August 8, 2025, Tata Steel filed a Writ petition before the Hon’ble High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, seeking to quash the Demand Letter. * The respondents to the Writ Petition include the State of Odisha, Union of India (Ministry of Mines), Director of Mines, Odisha, and Deputy Director of Mines, Odisha.
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