PATNA, India, Feb. 25 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Jan. 26:

1. By way of this writ petition, the petitioner has prayed for the following reliefs:-

i. To issue an appropriate writ, order or direction in the nature of certiorari for quashing the notice contained letter no. 360 dated 03.03.2023 issued by the Respondent Managing Director, Bihar State Mining Corporation Limited whereby and whereunder a penalty of Rs.96,97,705/- has been levied upon the petitioner for allegedly excavating 90060 cubic feet sand from beyond the permissible environment clearance area;

ii. Consequent to grant of relief no (i) above, this Hon'ble Court may issue further appropriate writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus commandi...