Tata Steel faces ₹2410.90 Crore demand; files writ petition in Orissa High Court
Tata Steel faces a demand of ₹2410.90 crore for shortfall in Chrome Ore dispatch and has filed a writ petition in the Orissa High Court seeking to quash the demand letter.
The financial implication of ₹2410.90 crore is substantial, and the legal proceedings could have further consequences. However, the company is contesting the demand, which mitigates some of the immediate impact.
The announcement discusses a significant demand imposed on the company and subsequent legal action, which indicates potential financial and operational challenges.
* Tata Steel received a Demand Letter from the Office of Deputy Director of Mines, Jajpur regarding a shortfall in dispatch of Chrome Ore from its Sukinda Chromite Block. * The demand is for ₹2410.90 crore, based on the sale value of the shortfall and appropriation of performance security. * The alleged violation pertains to Rule 12A of the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydrocarbon Energy Minerals) Concession Rules, 2016, for the period of July 23, 2024 through July 22, 2025. * Tata Steel has filed a Writ petition before the Hon’ble High Court of Orissa at Cuttack seeking to quash the Demand Letter on October 29, 2025. * 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, Jajpur, Odisha.
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