Vishvanath vs Divisional Secretary, Madhurawala and Others – sllr 2006 volume 1 page 369

In the case between Vishvanath (Plaintiff) and Divisional Secretary, Madhurawala and Others (Defendant), the court addressed the issue of whether the refusal to renew permits for operating a stone quarry violated the petitioner’s fundamental rights under Article 12(1) of the Constitution. It was held that the refusal to renew the quarry operation permits, despite the petitioner having earlier approvals, did not constitute arbitrary action and did not violate fundamental rights. The court reaffirmed the principle that renewal of such permits is not an automatic right and may be subject to ongoing public welfare and environmental considerations. Reference was made to regulatory frameworks and constitutional guarantees, underscoring that when authorities act upon credible environmental and sa