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M/S. Malabar Bricks And Metals vs The State Environment Impact ...
2025 Latest Caselaw 10425 Ker

Citation : 2025 Latest Caselaw 10425 Ker
Judgement Date : 3 November, 2025

Kerala High Court

M/S. Malabar Bricks And Metals vs The State Environment Impact ... on 3 November, 2025

W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      1



                                                               2025:KER:82709

                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 14264 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               SHIJU THOMAS,AGED 43 YEARS
               S/O. THOMAS, PALLIVATHUKKAL HOUSE,
               CHILAVU P.O., THODUPUZHA,
               IDUKKI DISTRICT-685588.


               BY ADV SHRI.JOBI JOSE KONDODY


RESPONDENTS:

      1        THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
               AUTHORITY (SEIAA, KERALA),
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX, 4TH FLOOR,
               THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.

      2        THE GEOLOGIST,
               MINING AND GEOLOGY DISTRICT OFFICE, IDUKKI,
               MINI CIVIL STATION, THODUPUZHA P.O.,
               IDUKKI-685584.

               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY



          THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
03.11.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).14635/2022 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      2



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 14635 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               M/S. MANKOMBU GRANITES,
               BUILDING NO. 4/194, VELLARA, MOONNILAVU P.O.,
               KOTTAYAM DISTRICT 686 586, REPRESENTED BY ITS
               MANAGING PARTNER, M.A. NALINAKSHAN NAIR.


               BY ADVS.
               SHRI.PHILIP J.VETTICKATTU
               SMT.NEENU BERNATH
               SHRI.SAJU S. DOMINIC




RESPONDENTS:

      1        UNION OF INDIA,
               REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
               MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT,
               FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE PARYAVARAN BHAVAN,
               CGO COMPLEX, LODI ROAD, NEW DELHI 110 003.

      2        STATE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
               (SEIAA),
               KERALA, K.S.R.T.C. BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX,
               4TH FLOOR, THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 001.
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY.

      3        KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD,
               PLAMOODU JUNCTION, PATTAM PALACE P.O.,
               THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 004,
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY.
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      3



                                                               2025:KER:82709

      4        THE SECRETARY,
               MOONNILAVU GRAMA PANCHAYATH, MOONNILAVU P.O.,
               KOTTAYAM DISTRICT 686 586.

  ADDL.R5 THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST
          DISTRICT OFFICE MINING AND GEOLOGY,
          HGRM + 575, COLLECTORATE, KOTTAYAM,
          KERALA - 686002

               ADDL. R5 IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DATED
               07.06.2022 IN IA/6/2022 IN WPC NO.14635/2022.


               BY ADVS.
               SRI. T.NAVEEN SC, KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL
               BOARD,
               SHRI.GEORGEKUTTY MATHEW
               SMT.DAISY A.PHILIPOSE

               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY
               DSGI SMT.O.M.SHALINI


          THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
03.11.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).14264/2022 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      4



                                                                2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 17295 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               BIJULAL D.,AGED 46 YEARS
               S/O.DIVAKARAN, MUNDAKKAL MELETHIL HOUSE,
               PANCONAM, MUKHATHALA (PO), KOLLAM - 691 577.


               BY ADVS.
               SHRI.JOBI JOSE KONDODY
               SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)




RESPONDENTS:

      1        THE STATE ENIVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
               (SEIAA KERALA)
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX, 4TH FLOOR,
               THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.

      2        THE GEOLOGIST
               MINING & GEOLOGY DISTRICT OFFICE, "KESAVA
               NIKETHAN", ASRAMAM (PO), KOLLAM - 691 002.

               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY



          THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION
ON   03.11.2025,         ALONG      WITH     WP(C).14264/2022    AND   CONNECTED
CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      5



                                                                2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 18280 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               M/S.MALABAR BRICKS AND METALS,
               POOVATHIKAL ARECODE, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT,
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER AZAD.M.M
               AGED 51, S/O.M.C.MUHAMMAD , MUSLIARAKATH HOUSE
               KOODARANHI.P.O, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT, PIN - 673639


               BY ADV SRI.S.K.SAJU


RESPONDENT/S:

      1        THE STATE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
               (SEIAA)
               THE STATE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
               (SEIAA), KERALA, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
               K.S.R.T.C BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX, 4TH FLOOR,
               THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

      2        THE GEOLOGIST,
               DISTRICT OFFICE OF MINING AND GEOLOGY
               MINI CIVIL STATION, MANJERI, PIN - 676121

               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY



          THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION
ON   03.11.2025,         ALONG      WITH     WP(C).14264/2022    AND   CONNECTED
CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      6



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 18517 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               M/S. SAHARA GRANITES,
               ERIMAYUR, PALAKKAD-678546,
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER,
               SRI. BIJU M.


               BY ADVS.
               SHRI.PHILIP J.VETTICKATTU
               SMT.SAJITHA GEORGE
               SMT.NEENU BERNATH




RESPONDENTS:

      1        THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST,
               PALAKKAD DISTRICT, MINING AND GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT,
               OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST, PALAKKAD.

      2        THE DIRECTOR,
               MINING AND GEOLOGY DIRECTORATE, KESAVADASAPURAM,
               PATTOM PALACE P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-4.

      3        STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
               AUTHORITY (SEIAA KERALA),
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY, 4TH FLOOR,
               KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX,
               THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.

  ADDL.R4 UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT,
          FOREST AND CLIMATE CHALLENGE,
          INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAVAN, JORBAGH ROAD,
          NEW DELHI-110 993, REP. BY ITS DIRECTOR
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      7



                                                                2025:KER:82709


               ADDL.R4 IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DATED 03.11.2025
               IN IA.NO.1/2022 IN WP(C)

               DSGI SMT.O.M.SHALINI
               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY


        THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION
ON   03.11.2025,         ALONG      WITH     WP(C).14264/2022    AND   CONNECTED
CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      8



                                                               2025:KER:82709




                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 19160 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               SURYA GRANITES
               KUTHANUR, ALATHUR, PALAKKAD-678722
               REPRESENTED BY ITS PARTNER.


               BY ADVS.
               SHRI.PHILIP J.VETTICKATTU
               SMT.SAJITHA GEORGE
               SMT.NEENU BERNATH




RESPONDENTS:

      1        THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST, PALAKKAD
               MINING & GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT,
               TOWN BUS STAND COMPLEX, PALAKKAD - 14

      2        THE DIRECTOR
               MINING & GEOLOGY DIRECTORATE, KESAVADASAPURAM,
               PATTOM PALACE P.O., TRIVANDRUM-4.

      3        STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
               AUTHORITY
               (SEIAA KERALA), REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER
               SECRETARY, 4TH FLOOR, KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX,
               THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.

  ADDL.R4 UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT,
          FOREST AND CLIMATE CHALLENGE,
          INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAVAN, JORBAGH ROAD,
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      9



                                                                2025:KER:82709

               NEW DELHI-110 993, REP. BY ITS DIRECTOR

               ADDL.R4 IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DATED 03.11.2025
               IN IA.NO.1/2022 IN WP(C)

               DSGI SMT.O.M.SHALINI
               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY



        THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION
ON   03.11.2025,         ALONG      WITH     WP(C).14264/2022    AND   CONNECTED
CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      10



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 19551 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               K.J.PAULOSE,AGED 76 YEARS
               S/O. MATHEW UTHUP, KIZHAMME KARUNAGAPPALLIL HOUSE,
               MEENPARA P.O., PUTHENCRUZ, ERNAKULAM-682308.


               BY ADV SHRI.JOBI JOSE KONDODY


RESPONDENTS:

      1        STATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY -
               (SEIAA, KERALA),
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX, 4TH FLOOR,
               THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.

      2        THE GEOLOGIST,
               MINING AND GEOLOGY DISTRICT OFFICE,
               CIVIL STATION, KAKKANAD P.O., ERNAKULAM-682030.

               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY



          THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
03.11.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).14264/2022 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      11



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 22497 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               M/S. TMT GRANITES PVT. LTD.
               MANGALAM DAM P.O, PALAKKAD.
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR
               SRI. TOM GEORGE


               BY ADVS.
               SRI.ENOCH DAVID SIMON JOEL
               SRI.S.SREEDEV
               SRI.RONY JOSE
               SHRI.LEO LUKOSE
               SMT.SUZANNE KURIAN
               SHRI.CIMIL CHERIAN KOTTALIL




RESPONDENTS:

      1        UNION OF INDIA
               REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF
               ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE,
               INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAWAN, JORBAGH ROAD
               NEW DELHI, PIN - 110003

      2        STATE OF KERALA
               REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY,
               DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES,
               GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
               THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

      3        THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST
               DEPARTMENT OF MINING AND GEOLOGY,
               DISTRICT OFFICE, PALAKKAD, PIN - 678014
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      12



                                                                2025:KER:82709


      4        THE STATE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
               K.S.R.T.C BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX, 4THFLOOR,
               THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY.,
               PIN - 695001


               DSGI SMT.O.M.SHALINI
               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY


          THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION
ON   03.11.2025,         ALONG      WITH     WP(C).14264/2022    AND   CONNECTED
CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      13



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 23687 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               M/S PEEJAY GRANITES
               CHITTADI P.O., PALAKKAD DISTRICT,
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER.


               BY ADVS.
               SHRI.PHILIP J.VETTICKATTU
               SMT.SAJITHA GEORGE
               SMT.NEENU BERNATH




RESPONDENTS:

      1        THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST
               PALAKKAD DISTRICT, MINING & GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT,
               OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST, PALAKKAD - 4.

      2        THE DIRECTOR,
               MINING & GEOLOGY DIRECTORATE, KESAVADASAPURAM,
               PATTOM PALACE P.O., TRIVANDRUM - 4.

      3        STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT
               ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY (SEIAA KERALA),
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               4TH FLOOR, KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX,
               THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.

      4        UNION OF INDIA,
               MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE
               CHALLENGE, INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAVAN,
               JORBAGH ROAD, NEW DELHI - 110 993.
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      14



                                                               2025:KER:82709

               DSGI SMT.O.M.SHALINI
               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY



        THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
03.11.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).14264/2022 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      15



                                                               2025:KER:82709




                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 25721 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               IMMANUEL CRUSHERS & MINES (P) LTD
               34/316, PIPE LINE ROAD, PADIVATTOM,
               EDAPPALLY P.O. ERNAKULAM PIN - 682024.
               REPRESENTED BY ITS DIRECTOR SRI.TOMY JOSEPH,


               BY ADVS.
               SRI.ENOCH DAVID SIMON JOEL
               SRI.S.SREEDEV
               SRI.RONY JOSE
               SHRI.LEO LUKOSE
               SHRI.CIMIL CHERIAN KOTTALIL




RESPONDENTS:

      1        UNION OF INDIA
               REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF
               ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE,
               INDIRA PARYAVARANBHAWAN, JORBAGH ROAD,
               NEW DELHI, PIN - 110003

      2        STATE OF KERALA
               REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY,
               DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES,
               GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
               THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

      3        THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST
               DEPARTMENT OF MINING AND GEOLOGY,
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      16



                                                                2025:KER:82709

               DISTRICT OFFICE,PALAKKAD, PIN - 678014

      4        THE STATE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
               K.S.R.T.C BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX, 4THFLOOR,
               THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY

               DSGI SMT.O.M.SHALINI
               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY



          THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION
ON   03.11.2025,         ALONG      WITH     WP(C).14264/2022    AND   CONNECTED
CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      17



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 26121 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               PROFILE SANDS ,
               KUMARANELLUR VILLAGE, KOZHIKODE TALUK,
               KOZHIKODE DISTRICT,
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER.


               BY ADVS.
               SHRI.PHILIP J.VETTICKATTU
               SMT.SAJITHA GEORGE
               SMT.NEENU BERNATH




RESPONDENTS:

      1        THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST, KOZHIKODE
               MINING AND GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT, CIVIL STATION,
               KOZHIKODE -20.

      2        THE DIRECTOR,
               MINING & GEOLOGY DIRECTORATE, KESAVADASAPURAM,
               PATTOM PALACE P.O., TRIVANDRUM - 4.

      3        STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
               AUTHORITY (SEIAA KERALA),
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               4TH FLOOR, KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX,
               THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001.

      4        UNION OF INDIA,
               MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE
               CHANGE, INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAVAN,
               JORBAGH ROAD, NEW DELHI - 110 993.
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      18



                                                                2025:KER:82709

               DSGI SMT.O.M.SHALINI
               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY



        THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION
ON   03.11.2025,         ALONG      WITH     WP(C).14264/2022    AND   CONNECTED
CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      19



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 26136 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               M/S PARAMOUNT GRANITES
               11/780,ODUKOOR, CHITTADI (PO),
               PALAKKAD DISTRICT, KERALA -678706,
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER


               BY ADVS.
               SHRI.PHILIP J.VETTICKATTU
               SMT.SAJITHA GEORGE
               SMT.NEENU BERNATH




RESPONDENTS:

      1        THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST,
               MINING & GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT, DISTRICT OFFICE,
               PALAKKAD -678 001.

      2        THE DIRECTOR,
               MINING AND GEOLOGY DIRECTORATE, KESAVADASAPURAM,
               PATTOM PALACE, PO, TRIVANDRUM.

      3        STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
               AUTHORITY ,(SEIAA KERALA),
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               4TH FLOOR, KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX,
               THIRUVANTHAPURAM - 695 001.

      4        UNION OF INDIA,
               MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE
               CHALLENGE, INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAVAN,
               JORBAGH ROAD, NEW DELHI -110 993.
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      20



                                                               2025:KER:82709


      5        THE SECRETARY,
               VANDAZHI GRAMA PANCHAYAT, MUDAPPALLUR P.O.,
               PALAKKAD - 678 705


               BY ADV SHRI.K.S.ARUNKUMAR, SC, VANDAZHY GRAMA
               PANCHAYAT

               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY
               DSGI SMT.O.M.SHALINI


          THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
03.11.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).14264/2022 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      21



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 28092 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               K.G.P.GRANITES
               RAVANANKUNNUPARA, NATTUKAL.P.O, PALAKKAD-678554.
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER.


               BY ADVS.
               SHRI.PHILIP J.VETTICKATTU
               SMT.SAJITHA GEORGE




RESPONDENTS:

      1        THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST, PALAKKAD
               PALAKKAD, MINING & GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT,
               TOWN BUS STAND COMPLEX, PALAKKAD-14.

      2        THE DIRECTOR,
               MINING & GEOLOGY DIRECTORATE, KESAVADASAPURAM,
               PATTOM PALACE.P.O, TRIVANDRUM-4.

      3        STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
               AUTHORITY (SEIAA KERALA)
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               4TH FLOOR, KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX,
               THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.

      4        UNION OF INDIA,
               MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FORST AND CLIMATE
               CHALLENGE, INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAVAN,
               JORBAGH ROAD, NEW DELHI-110 993,
               REPRESENTED BY ITS DIRECTOR.
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      22



                                                                2025:KER:82709

               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY
               DSGI SMT.O.M.SHALINI



        THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION
ON   03.11.2025,         ALONG      WITH     WP(C).14264/2022    AND   CONNECTED
CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      23



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 30679 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               K. GANGADHARAN,AGED 65 YEARS
               S/O.KUMARAN, K.G. HOUSE, MUTHIYENGA P.O,
               PATHAYAKKUNU, KANNUR DISTRICT -670 691.


               BY ADV SHRI.JOBI JOSE KONDODY


RESPONDENTS:

      1        THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
               AUTHORITY ( SEIAA, KERALA),
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX, 4TH FLOOR,
               THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.

      2        THE GEOLOGIST,
               MINING AND GEOLOGY DISTRICT OFFICE,
               E BLOCK, CIVIL STATION, KANNUR-670 002.

               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY



          THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
03.11.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).14264/2022 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      24



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 30948 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               M/S. JAMS GRANITES (P) LTD.,
               PERINGOTTKURISSI VILLAGE, ALATHUR TALUK,
               PALAKKAD DISTRICT 678574.
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR
               SINTHIL K.M, S/O.K.V.MOHANAN,
               RESIDING AT KUZHAYANVELLY HOUSE, OKKAL P.O,
               PERUBAVOOR,ERNAKULAM DISTRICT- 683550.


               BY ADVS.
               SHRI.K.J.MANU RAJ
               SMT.K.VINAYA




RESPONDENTS:

      1        STATE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY,
               REPRESENTED BY ITS CHAIRMAN, 4TH FLOOR,
               KSRTC TERMINAL COMPLEX, THAMPANOOR,
               THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PIN - 695 014.

      2        DIRECTOR OF MINING AND GEOLOGY,
               OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF MINING AND GEOLOGY,
               KESAVADASAPURAM, PATTOM PALACE P.O,
               THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695004.

      3        DISTRICT GEOLOGIST,
               DEPARTMENT OF MINING AND GEOLOGY
               TOWN BUS STAND COMPLEX, PALAKKAD - 678 014.

               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      25



                                                                2025:KER:82709




        THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION
ON   03.11.2025,         ALONG      WITH     WP(C).14264/2022    AND   CONNECTED
CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      26



                                                               2025:KER:82709




                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 30954 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               M/S. DEEPAM GRANITES,
               MURINGAMALA, VEMBALLUR, PALAKKAD DISTRICT - 678502
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER, T.SANTHOSH.


               BY ADVS.
               SHRI.PHILIP J.VETTICKATTU
               SMT.NEENU BERNATH
               SMT.SAJITHA GEORGE




RESPONDENTS:

      1        THE GEOLOGIST,
               DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE MINING & GEOLOGY
               DEPARTMENT, PALAKKAD- 678014

      2        THE DIRECTOR,
               MINING AND GEOLOGY DIRECTORATE, KESAVADASAPURAM,
               PATTOM PALACE P.O., TRIVANDRUM.- 695004

      3        STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
               AUTHORITY , (SEIAA KERALA),
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               4TH FLOOR, KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX,
               THIRUVANTHAPURAM - 695 001.

      4        UNION OF INDIA,
               MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE
               CHALLENGE, INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAVAN,
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      27



                                                                2025:KER:82709

               JORBAGH ROAD, NEW DELHI 110 993.

               DSGI SMT.O.M.SHALINI
               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY



        THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION
ON   03.11.2025,         ALONG      WITH     WP(C).14264/2022    AND   CONNECTED
CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      28



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 31651 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               M/S. SUPER GRANITES
               SANKARAMANGALAM P.O PATTAMBI,
               PALAKKAD DISTRICT, PIN- 679309
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER


               BY ADVS.
               SHRI.PHILIP J.VETTICKATTU
               SMT.SAJITHA GEORGE
               SMT.NEENU BERNATH




RESPONDENTS:

      1        THE GEOLOGIST
               DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE MINING & GEOLOGY
               DEPARTMENT, PALAKKAD - 678014

      2        THE DIRECTOR,
               MINING AND GEOLOGY DIRECTORATE, KESAVADASAPURAM,
               PATTOM PALACE PO, TRIVANDRUM.- 695004

      3        STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
               AUTHORITY (SEIAA KERALA),
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               4TH FLOOR, KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX,
               THIRUVANTHAPURAM - 695 001.

      4        UNION OF INDIA,
               MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE
               CHALLENGE, INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAVAN,
               JORBAGH ROAD, NEW DELHI -110 993.
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      29



                                                                2025:KER:82709


               DSGI SMT.O.M.SHALINI
               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY



        THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION
ON   03.11.2025,         ALONG      WITH     WP(C).14264/2022    AND   CONNECTED
CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      30



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 31717 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               M/S. PUTHANVEETIL ASSOCIATES,
               VADAKKANGARA PO, MANKADA MALAPPURAM - 679324
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER K.P.
               ABOOBACKER, AGED 62 YEARS, S/O. ABU HAJI, RESIDING
               AT KANGATTU PUTHANVEETTIL, MANKADA, VADAKKANGARA
               PO, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT - 679324.


               BY ADVS.
               SHRI.T.P.SAJID
               SMT.SHIFA LATHEEF
               SHRI.MUHAMMED HAROON A.N.




RESPONDENTS:

      1        THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST,
               MALAPPURAM DISTRICT, MINING AND GEOLOGY
               DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST,
               MINI CIVIL STATION, MANJERI, MALAPPURAM - 676121.

      2        THE DIRECTOR MINING AND GEOLOGY DIRECTORATE,
               KESAVADASAPURAM, PATTOM PALACE PO,
               THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695004.

      3        STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
               AUTHORITY (SEIAA KERALA),
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               4TH FLOOR, KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX,
               THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695001.
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      31



                                                                2025:KER:82709

      4        MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT,
               FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE,
               PARYAVARAN BHAVAN, NEW DELHI,
               REPRESENTED BY ITS DIRECTOR - 110014.

               DSGI SMT.O.M.SHALINI
               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY



          THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION
ON   03.11.2025,         ALONG      WITH     WP(C).14264/2022    AND   CONNECTED
CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      32



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 32755 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               A.D.JOHN,AGED 58 YEARS
               S/O.P. JOHN, PUTHENVEETIL HOUSE, PERUMPRAMAL. P.O,
               KEEZHVAIPUR, PATHANAMTHITTA-689 587.


               BY ADV SHRI.JOBI JOSE KONDODY


RESPONDENTS:

      1        THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
               AUTHORITY(SEIAA,KERALA),
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX, 4TH FLOOR,
               THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.

      2        THE GEOLOGIST,
               MINING AND GEOLOGY PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT OFFICE,
               PERINGANAD.P.O, ADOOR, PATHANAMTHITTA-691 523.

      3        THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER,
               KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD,
               OPPOSITE GENERAL HOSPITAL, K.K.NAIR ROAD,
               KUNNITHOTTATHIL BUILDING, PATHANAMTHITTA-689 645.

      4        THE SECRETARY,
               KOTTANGAL GRAMA PANCHAYAT,
               KOTTANGAL GRAMA PANCHAYAT OFFICE, KULATHOOR.P.O,
               MALLAPALLY, PATHANAMTHITTA-689 588.

  ADDL.R5 UNION OF INDIA,
          REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF
          ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE,
          INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAVAN, JOORBAGH ROAD,
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      33



                                                               2025:KER:82709

               NEW DELHI-110 003

               [ADDL.R5 IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DATED
               25/10/2022 IN I.A NO:1/22 IN WP(C) 32755/2022]


               BY ADVS.
               SRI.JESTIN MATHEW
               SHRI.N.J.ASHWIN, CGC
               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY



        THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
03.11.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).14264/2022 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      34



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 34489 OF 2022


PETITIONERS:

      1        M/S.POPULAR SANDS AND METALS
               OORAKAM P.O., MELMURI, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT-676
               519. REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER
               MR. K.S. POULOSE.

      2        K.S.POULOSE,AGED 58 YEARS
               MANAGING PARTNER, M/S. POPULAR SAND AND METALS,
               S/O. SCARIA, KONATTU HOUSE, EZHAKKARANADU P.O.,
               K.S. POULOSE, PUTHENCRUZ VIA, ERNAKULAM - 682 308.


               BY ADV SHRI.JOBI JOSE KONDODY


RESPONDENTS:

      1        UNION OF INDIA
               REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF
               ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE,
               INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAVAN, JOORBAGH ROAD,
               NEW DELHI- 110 003

      2        THE STATE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
               (SEIAA, KERALA),
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX, 4TH FLOOR,
               THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.

      3        THE GEOLOGIST,
               MINING AND GEOLOGY DISTRICT OFFICE,
               MINI CIVIL STATION, MANJERI.P.O
               MALAPPURAM DISTRICT-676 517

               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      35



                                                               2025:KER:82709

               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY
               DSGI SMT.O.M.SHALINI



        THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
03.11.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).14264/2022 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      36



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 34722 OF 2022


PETITIONERS:

      1        KANCHANATHU MINERALS AND METALS PVT LTD
               KANCHANATHU EBENEZER TRADE CENTRE, V/114,
               ANGADI PO, RANNI, PATHANAMTHITTA-689 674,
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR
               K.V. ABRAHAM. AGED 68 YEARS, S/O. CHERIAN VARKEY,
               KANCHANATHU HOUSE, ETTICHUVADU PO, ANGADI,
               RANNY-689 675.

      2        K.V.MATHEW, KANCHANATHU HOUSE,
               NELLICAMON PO, ANGADI, RANNI- 689 674.


               BY ADV SHRI.JOBI JOSE KONDODY


RESPONDENTS:

      1        UNION OF INDIA
               REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF
               ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE,
               INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAVAN, JOORBAGH ROAD,
               NEW DELHI- 110 003.

      2        THE STATE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
               (SEIAA, KERALA),
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX, 4TH FLOOR,
               THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.

      3        THE GEOLOGIST,
               MINING AND GEOLOGY PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT OFFICE,
               PERINGANAD P.O, ADOOR, PATHANAMTHITTA-691 523.
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      37



                                                               2025:KER:82709

               BY ADV SHRI.VISHNU RAJAGOPAL, CGC

               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY


        THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
03.11.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).14264/2022 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      38



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 41698 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               M/S. V.K.H. HOLLOW BRICKS & STONE CRUSHER
               MUTHUVALLUR (P.O.), KONDOTTY,
               MALAPPURAM - 676 508,
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER.


               BY ADVS.
               SHRI.PHILIP J.VETTICKATTU
               SMT.SAJITHA GEORGE
               SMT.NEENU BERNATH




RESPONDENTS:

      1        THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST
               MALAPPURAM DISTRICT, MINING & GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT,
               OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST,
               MINI CIVIL STATION, MANJERI, MALAPPURAM.

      2        THE DIRECTOR,
               MINING & GEOLOGY DIRECTORATE, KESAVADASAPURAM,
               PATTOM PALACE P.O., TRIVANDRUM - 4.

      3        STATE LEVEL LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
               AUTHORITY (SEIAA KERALA),
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               4TH FLOOR, KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX,
               THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001.

      4        UNION OF INDIA,
               MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE
               CHANGE, INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAVAN,
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      39



                                                               2025:KER:82709

               JORBAGH ROAD, NEW DELHI - 110 993.


               BY ADV SHRI.SUNIL J., CGC
               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY


        THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
03.11.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).14264/2022 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      40



                                                               2025:KER:82709


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                         PRESENT

                 THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM

  MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025 / 12TH KARTHIKA, 1947

                             WP(C) NO. 42123 OF 2022


PETITIONER:

               M/S.POPULAR METALS
               ERUMELI SOUTH VILLAGE, KANJIRAPPALLY TALUK,
               KOTTAYAM-686 509.
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER,


               BY ADVS.
               SHRI.PHILIP J.VETTICKATTU
               SMT.SAJITHA GEORGE
               SMT.NEENU BERNATH




RESPONDENTS:

      1        THE GEOLOGIST
               DEPARTMENT OF MINING & GEOLOGY, DISTRICT OFFICE,
               KOTTAYAM-686 001.

      2        THE DIRECTOR
               DIRECTORATE OF MINING AND GEOLOGY,
               KESAVADASAPURAM, PATTOM PALACE P.O.,
               TRIVANDRUM-695 004.

      3        STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
               AUTHORITY(SEIAA KERALA)
               REPRESENTED BY ITS MEMBER SECRETARY,
               4TH FLOOR, KSRTC BUS TERMINAL COMPLEX,
               THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001.

      4        THE SECRETARY, ERUMELI GRAMA PANCHAYAT,
               KOTTAYAM DISTRICT-686 509.
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      41



                                                                2025:KER:82709

      5        UNION OF INDIA
               MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE
               CHANGE, INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAVAN,
               JORBAGH ROAD, NEW DELHI-110 993.


               BY ADVS.
               SMT.CHITHRA CHANDRASEKHARAN, SC, ERUMELY GRAMA
               PANCHAYAT
               SMT.MAHESWARY.G., SENIOR PANEL COUNSEL
               SHRI.JIBU P THOMAS
               DSGI SMT.O.M.SHALINI
               ADV.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SC
               GP SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY



          THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD
ON   03.11.2025,         ALONG      WITH     WP(C).14264/2022    AND   CONNECTED
CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202
                                                      42



                                                                               2025:KER:82709

                                   VIJU ABRAHAM, J.
                   .................................................................
           W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022,
          18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022,
          22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022,
          26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022,
          30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022,
         34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 2022
                   .................................................................
                   Dated this the 3rd day of November, 2025

                                         JUDGMENT

Both sides submit that the issue is covered against the

petitioners by the judgment of this Court in Muhammed C.P. v.

Geologist, District Office, Mining & Geology Department, 2025

KHC OnLine 948.

In view of the above, all these writ petitions are dismissed in

terms of the judgment in Muhammed C.P.'s case cited supra.

All pending applications are closed.

Sd/-

VIJU ABRAHAM JUDGE

cks W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

2025:KER:82709

APPENDIX OF WP(C) 14264/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE FORM LE3 LICENCE ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY CHIEF CONTROLLER OF EXPLOSIVES, ERNAKULAM ON 8.3.2021 TO THE PETITIONER.

Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTEGRATED CONSENT TO OPERATE RENEWAL ISSUED BY THE KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD ON 31.7.2021 VALID UP TO 19.4.2023. Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE TRADE LICENCE RENEWED AND ISSUED ON 30.3.2022 VALID UP TO 31.3.2023.

Exhibit P4                    A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF
                              MINING     PLAN    PREPARED    BY    THE

RECOGNIZED QUALIFIED PERSON APPROVED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT ON 6.10.2016. Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE DATED 20.4.2017 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY, IDUKKI FOR THE QUARRY OF THE PETITIONER.

Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE QUARRYING LEASE EXECUTED BETWEEN THE STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE PETITIONER DATED 10.5.2017 VALID UP TO 9.5.2029.

Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE MODIFIED PLAN SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE 2ND RESPONDENT AND APPROVED BY HIM ON 8.1.2021. Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE REVIEW OF THE MINING PLAN SCHEME OF MINING APPROVED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT ON 5.1.2022.

Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 5.1.2022 APPROVING EXHIBIT P8 REVISED MINING PLAN ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER.

Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT DATED 12.4.2022 ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

2025:KER:82709

ENVIRONMENT FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA 12.4.2022.

Exhibit P11                   A TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION
                              DATED   18.4.2022    FILED   BY    THE

PETITIONER BEFORE THE 2ND RESPONDENT SEEKING THE BENEFIT OF EXHIBIT P10. W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

2025:KER:82709

APPENDIX OF WP(C) 14635/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE NO. 34/2016 DATED 09.03.2016 ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF THE PETITIONER.

Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE APPROVED MINING PLAN DATED 22.09.2017 WITHOUT ANNEXURES. Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF LEASE DEED EXECUTED BETWEEN THE PETITIONER AND THE STATE GOVERNMENT DATED 05.10.2017.

Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED 12TH APRIL, 2022 ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE. Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER TO THE 2ND RESPONDENT ON 13.4.2022.

Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE TRADE LICENSE ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER BY THE MOONNILAVU GRAMA PANCHAYAT WHICH IS VALID TILL 7.3.2022. Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION DATED 23.4.2022 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER TO THE PANCHAYATH.

Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE CONSENT TO OPERATE HAS ISSUED BY THE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD WHICH IS VALID TILL 7.3.2022.

Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION DATED 20.4.2022 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER TO THE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD.

RESPONDENT EXHIBITS

Exhibit R2(a) A true copy of the minutes of 115th meeting of SEIAA, dated 30th June 2022 Exhibit R2(b) A true copy of the communication, dated 22.03.2023 issued by SEIAA to MoEF and CC W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

2025:KER:82709

APPENDIX OF WP(C) 17295/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE FORM LE3 LICENCE DATED 1.6.2011 RENEWED AND VALID UPTO 31/3/2023 ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER. Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTEGRATED CONSENT TO OPERATE- RENEWAL ISSUED BY THE KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD. DATED. 20. 07. 2021.

Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE TRADE LICENCE DATED 31/3/2022 VALID UPTO 31/05/2022 ISSUED BY THE PATTAZHI GRAMA PANCHAYATH TO THE PETITIONER.

Exhibit P4                    A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF
                              MINING    PLAN     PREPARED    BY    THE

RECOGNIZED QUALIFIED PERSON APPROVED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT ON 23/01/2018. Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE DATED 24.05.2018 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY, KOLLAM TO THE PETITIONER Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE QUARRYING PERMIT.

DATED 19/02/2019 HAVING VALIDITY UPTO 18/05/2019 ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT.

Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE QUARRYING PERMIT DATED 15/05/2019 HAVING VALIDITY UPTO 14/08/2019 ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER.

Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE QUARRYING PERMIT DATED 10/10/2019 ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT HAVING VALIDITY UPTO 18/02/2020.

Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE QUARRYING PERMIT DATED 8/5/2020 ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER VALID UPTO 7/5/2021.

Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 1/12/2021 IN W.P. (C) NO. 21554/2021 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

2025:KER:82709

OF THIS HON'BLE COURT.

Exhibit P11                   A TRUE COPY OF THE QUARRYING PERMIT
                              DATED     23/02/2022    VALID   UPTO
                              22/05/2022    ISSUED   BY   THE  2ND
                              RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER.
Exhibit P12                   TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT DATED

12/4/22 ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS & CLIMATE 46-49 CHANGE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA ON 12/4/2022.

W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

2025:KER:82709

APPENDIX OF WP(C) 18280/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LEASE DEED DATED 15.03.2017 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LEASE DEED DATED 6.03.2019 Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE PANCHAYATH LICENCE DATED 09.04.2018 WHICH IS VALID UP TO 31.03.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE CONSENT ISSUED BY THE KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD DATED 21.04.2021 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE EXPLOSIVE LICENSE DATED 31.01.2020 ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE EC DATED 18.11.2015 Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGEMENT DATED 03.08.2021 IN WP(C). NO.15431/2021 Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 05.03.2022 ISSUED BY THE PETITIONER TO THE 1ST RESPONDENT Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED 12.04.2022 ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENTAL FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE CIRCULAR DATED 04.05.2022 ISSUED BY THE KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 03.06.2022 IN WP(C) NO. 14264/2022 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 18517/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT PAGES OF THE QUARRYING LEASE EXECUTED BETWEEN THE PETITIONER AND THE STATE DATED 02/0/2012, VALID UPTO 01/05/2024 WITH RESPECT TO LAND COMPRISED UNDER SY. NO.35/2.

Exhibit P1(A) TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT PAGES OF THE QUARRYING LEASE EXECUTED BETWEEN THE PETITIONER AND THE STATE DATED 02/05/2012, VALID UPTO 01/05/2024 WITH RESPECT TO LAND COMPRISED UNDER SY. NO.35/2.

Exhibit P1(B) TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT PAGES OF THE QUARRYING LEASE EXECUTED BETWEEN THE PETITIONER AND THE STATE DATED 02/05/2012, VALID UPTO 01/05/2024 WITH RESPECT TO LAND COMPRISED UNDER SY. NO.35/2 AND 35/3.

Exhibit P1(C) TRUE COPY OF ORDER DATED 30/04/2019 ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR, MINING AND GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT AMALGAMATING 3 LEASES.

Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE DATED 05/12/2014 ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER, VALID UPTO 04/12/2019.

Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF CONSENT TO OPERATE RENEWAL ISSUED BY THE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD DATED 06/05/2022.

Exhibit P4                    TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGE OF
                              EXPLOSIVE     LICENSE      VALID    UPTO
                              31/03/22024.
Exhibit P5                    TRUE COPY OF LICENSE ISSUED BY THE
                              PANCHAYAT      DATED      VALID     UPTO
                              31/03/2023.
Exhibit P6                    TRUE   COPY   OF   S.O.1807(E),    DATED
                              12/04/2022 ISSUED BY THE MOEF.
Exhibit P7                    TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT PAGE OF MINING

W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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PLAN WITH THE ENDORSEMENT OF APPROVAL DATE AS 28/02/2018.

Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT PAGE OF MINING PLAN SHOWING THE MINE LIFE/PROJECT LIFE AS 7 YEARS.

Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF INTIMATION ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT DATED 30/04/2022. Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF INTERIM ORDER PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN WPC NO.

14264/2022 DATED 03/06/2022.

W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 19160/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE QUARRYING LEASE IN FORM H EXECUTED ON 7TH OF JUNE, WHICH IS VALID TILL 6.6.2029. Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE ISSUED BY THE DEIAA, IN RESPECT OF THE LEASE AREA, DATED 21.04.2017, WITH VALIDITY UPTO 20.04.2022 Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE CONSENT TO OPERATE (RENEWAL) ISSUED BY THE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, DATED 02/04/2022, WHICH IS VALID UPTO 21/04/2023.

Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF EXPLOSIVE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY, DATED, 05/11/2021, WHICH IS VALID UPTO 31/03/2023.

Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY, KUTHANURGRAMA PANCHAYAT, DATED 28/04/2022, WHICH IS VALID UPTO 31/03/2023.

Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE MOVEMENT PERMIT DATED 07/04/2022.

Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF S.O.NO.1807(E), DATED 12-4- 2022.

Exhibit P8                    TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGE OF THE
                              SCHEME   OF   MINING   PLAN,    WITH   THE

ENDORSEMENT 'THE MINING PLAN IS APPROVED"

AND SHOWING THE MINEABLE RESERVE FOR THE NEXT 5YEARS, IE FROM 2022 TO 2027. Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE SCREENSHOT TAKEN FROM THE OFFICIAL PORTAL OF THE 1STRESPONDENT SHOWING DENIAL OF ACCESS TO THE PORTAL FOR APPLYING MOVEMENT PERMIT.

Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 3-6- 2022 PASSED IN W.P.(C) NO.14264/2022. W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 19551/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE FORM LE3 LICENCE ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY CHIEF EXPLOSIVES, ERNAKULAM ON 18.01.2011 TO THE PETITIONER.

Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTEGRATED CONSENT TO OPERATE-RENEWAL ISSUED BY THE KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD ON 06.03.2022 VALID UPTO 22.06.2022. Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE TRADE LICENCE RENEWED AND ISSUED ON 05.04.2022 VALID UPTO TO 31.03.2023.

Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF MINING PLAN PREPARED BY THE RECOGNIZED QUALIFIED PERSON APPROVED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT ON 31.05.2019.

Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE DATED 23.06.2017 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY, ERNAKULAM.

Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE QUARRYING LEASE EXECUTED BETWEEN THE STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE PETITIONER DATED 21.08.2019 VALID UPTO 20.08.----.

Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPYY OF THE AMENDMENT DATED 12.04.2022 ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA 12.04.2022 Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 26.04.2022 PASSED BY THE LEARNED SINGLE JUDGE OF THIS HON'BLE COURT IN WP(C) NO.14264/2022.

W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 22497/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE QUARRYING LEASE DATED 18.05.2017 VALID TILL 17.05.2029 ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER.

Exhibit P1(a)                 TRUE COPY OF THE CONSENT TO OPERATE
                              DATED     04.07.2022       VALID     TILL

22.04.2027 ISSUED BY THE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD.

Exhibit P1(b)                 TRUE COPY OF THE TRADE LICENSE DATED
                              07.07.2022    VALID    TILL    31.03.2023
                              ISSUED    BY    THE    VANDAZHY     GRAMA
                              PANCHAYAT.
Exhibit P1(c)                 TRUE COPY OF THE EXPLOSIVE LICENSE

VALID TILL 31.03.2025 ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER.

Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE NO. 49/2016 DTD. 23.04.2016 ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT.

Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED 12.04.2022 BEARING NUMBER S.O. 1807(E) ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT. Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ABSTRACT OF THE MINING PLAN APPROVED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT.

Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.06.2022 IN WP(C) NO. 19043/2022 ON THE FILES OF THIS HON'BLE COURT. Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 20.06.2022 BEARING G.O NO.

566/2022/ID ISSUED BY THE JOINT SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES. Exhibit R1(a) True copy of Notification No. SO 1533 dated 14.09.2006 issued by Ministry of Environment and forest Exhibit R1(b) True copy of Notification No. SO 2731(E) dated 10.09.2013, issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests Exhibit R1(c) True copy of the Notification S.O. W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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3977(E) dated 14.08.2018 issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests Exhibit R1(d) True copy of notification dated 18.01.2021 issued by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Exhibit R1(e) True copy of OM dated 20.12.2019 issued by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Exhibit R1(f) True copy of the EIA Notification S.O. 1886(E) dated 20.04.2022 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 23687/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE QUARRYING LEASE VALID FROM 29-08-2017 TO 28-08-2029 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE ISSUED BY THE DEIAA, PALAKKAD, VALID FROM 29-07-2017 TO 28-07-2022 Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE EXPLOSIVE LICENSE DATED 22-02-2021, WITH VALIDITY UP TO 31-03-2026 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE CONSENT TO OPERATE DATED 23-05-2022, RENEWED UP TO 29-07-2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY, VANDAZHI GRAMA PANCHAYAT. Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE MOVEMENT PERMIT ISSUED DATED 30-06-2022, VALID UPTO 28-07-2022 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE S.O NO. 1807(E), DATED 12-04-2022 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE SCHEMATIC MINING PLAN DATED 16-03-2022, IE., FOR A PERIOD FROM 2022 TO 2027 Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE SCREENSHOT TAKEN FROM THE OFFICIAL PORTAL VIZ. KOMPAS Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN WP(C) NO.

14264/2022, DATED 03-06-2022 Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN WP(C) NO.

19043/2022, DATED 13-06-2022 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 25721/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE QUARRYING LEASE DATED 23.06.2017 VALID TILL 22.06.2027 ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER Exhibit P1(a) TRUE COPY OF THE CONSENT TO OPERATE ISSUED BY THE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD Exhibit P1(b) TRUE COPY OF THE D&O LICENSE FOR THE PERIOD 2022-23 ISSUED BY THE KUTHANU RGRAMA PANCHAYAT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE DATED 31.03.2017 VALID TILL 30.03.2022 ISSUED BY THE SEIAA . Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED 12.04.2022 BEARING NUMBER S.O. 1807(E) ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT .

Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ABSTRACT OF THE MINING PLAN APPROVED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.06.2022 IN WP(C) NO. 19043/2022 ON THE FILES OF THIS HON'BLE COURT .

W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 26121/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT PAGES OF THE QUARRYING LEASE EXECUTED BETWEEN THE PETITIONER AND THE SENIOR GEOLOGIST, KOZHIKODE, VALID FROM 21-03-2016 TO 20- 03-2028.

Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER, VALID FROM 03-02-2016 TO 02- 02-2021.

Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE EXPLOSIVE LICENSE, VALID FROM 14-02-2021 TO 31-03-2025.

Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE INTEGRATED CONSENT TO OPERATE ISSUED BY PCB, VALID FROM 19-07-2022 TO 02-02-2027. Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE PANCHAYAT VALID FROM 01-03-2019 TO 31-03- 2024.

Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE S.O 1807 ( E ), DATED 12-04-2022 ISSUED BY MOEF.

Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE APPROVED MINING PLAN, DATED 27-02-2020. Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT, DATED 10-08-2022. Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 3-6- 2022 PASSED IN W.P.(C) NO. 14264/2022. Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF INTERIM ORDER PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT DATED 13-6-2022 IN W.P.(C) NO. 19043/2022.

W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 26136/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT PAGES OF QUARRYING LEASE DATED 4-04-2018, VALID UPTO 3-4-

Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE DATED 18-08-2017 ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER, VALID UPTO 17- 8-2022 Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF EXPLOSIVE LICENSE DATED 10-4-2018 VALID UPTO 31-03-2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE CONSENT DT.6-7-2022, VALID UPTO 17-8-2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF LICENSE ISSUED BY THE PANCHAYAT DATED 1-4-2022 VALID UPTO 17-8-

Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF CERTIFICATE DT.24-2-2021 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF LICENSE ISSUED BY THE PANCHAYAT DATED 1-4-2019 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF LICENSE ISSUED BY THE PANCHAYAT DATED 24-4-2020 Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF LICENSE ISSUED BY THE PANCHAYAT DATED 17-11-2020 Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF LICENSE ISSUED BY THE PANCHAYAT DATED 8-4-2021 Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF REPRESENTATION DT.6-8-2022 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT Exhibit P12 TRUE COPY OF MOVEMENT PERMIT DT.3-8-2022 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT, WHICH IS VALID UPTO 17-8-2022 ISSUED BY THE MOEF Exhibit P13 TRUE COPY OF S.O.1807(E), DT. 12-4-2022 ISSUED BY THE MOEF Exhibit P14 TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT PAGE OF MINING PLAN WITH THE ENDORSEMENT OF APPROVAL DATE AS 28-2-2018 Exhibit P15 TRUE COPY OF THE SCREENSHOT TAKEN FROM THE OFFICIAL PORTAL OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT Exhibit P16 TRUE COPY OF INTERIM ORDER PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN W.P.(C) NO. 14264/2022 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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DT.3-6-2022 Exhibit P17 TRUE COPY OF INTERIM ORDER PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN W.P.(C) NO. 19043/2022 DT.13-6-2022 Exhibit P18 TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DT.11-8-2022 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT.

W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 28092/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT PAGES OF THE QUARRYING LEASE EXECUTED BETWEEN THE PETITIONER AND THE STATE DATED 18.5.2017, VALID UPTO 17-5-2009 Exhibit P1(A) TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT PAGES OF ADDITIONAL QUARRYING LEASE EXECUTED BETWEEN THE PETITIONER AND THE STATE DATED 30.09.2020 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE DATED 3-3-2017 ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER, VALID UPTO 2-3-

Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF RELAVANT PAGES OF CONSENT TO OPERATE ISSUED BY THE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, DT.21-3-2022, VALID UPTO 28-2-2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT PAGES OF EXPLOSIVE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY DT.12-3-2020, VALID UPTO 31-3-2025 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY, VADAKARAPATHY GRAMA PANCHAYATH DT.21.4.2022, VALID UPTO 31-3-2023 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF ORDER DT.16-4-2022, ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT.

Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF MOVEMENT PERMIT DT.22-6-

                              2022, VALID UPTO 17-8-2022
Exhibit P7(A)                 TRUE COPY OF JUDGMENT DT.17-6-2022 PASSED
                              BY   THIS     HON'BLE      COURT    IN   WP(C)

Exhibit P8                    TRUE   COPY      OF    THE     S.O.NO.1807(E),

DT.12.4.2022 ISSUED BY THE MOEF Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF S.O.NO.1807 (E), DT.12.4.2022 ISSUED BY THE MOEF Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF SCREESHOT TAKEN FROM THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE RESPONDENT SHOWING THE BALANCE QUANTITY Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF RECEIPT SHOWING REMITTANCE OF RAYOALTY ON 16-8-2022 Exhibit P12 TRUE COPY OF THE MESSAGE FLASHED IN THE OFFICIAL PORTAL WHEN APPLY FOR MOVEMENT PERMIT Exhibit P13 TRUE COPY OF CIRCULAR BEARING NO.2656/A1/2021/SEIAA, DATED 5-10-2021 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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Exhibit P14 TRUE COPY OF INTERIM ORDER DT.3-6-2022 PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN

Exhibit P15 TRUE COPY OF INTERIM ORDER DT.13.6.2022 PASSED W.P.(C) NO.19043/2022. W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 30679/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE FORM LE3 LICENCE ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY CHIEF CONTROLLER OF EXPLOSIVES, ERNAKULAM ON 28.06.2012 TO THE PETITIONER.

Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTEGRATED CONSENT TO OPERATE-RENEWAL ISSUED BY THE KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD ON 29.06.2020 VALID UPTO 30.04.2025. Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE TRADE LICENCE ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE KOOTHUPARAMBA MUNICIPALITY DATED 01.04.2019 VALID UP TO 31.03.2024.

Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF MINING PLAN PREPARED BY THE RECOGNIZED QUALIFIED PERSON APPROVED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT ON 10.02.2016.

Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE DATED 22.05.2017 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY, KANNUR FOR THE QUARRY OF THE PETITIONER .

Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE QUARRYING LEASE EXECUTED BETWEEN THE STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE PETITIONER DATED 16.08.2017 VALID UP TO 15.08.2027.

Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT DATED 12.04.2022 ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA 12.04.2022.

Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES REVIEW OF EXHIBIT P4 MINING PLAN WITH SCHEME OF MINING AND PROGRESSIVE QUARRY CLOSURE PLAN APPROVED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT ON 28.03.2022.

Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 03.06.2022 PASSED BY THE LEARNED SINGLE JUDGE OF THIS HON'BLE COURT IN W.P.(C) NO 14264/2022.

W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 30948/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE ISSUED BY DEIAA, PALAKKAD DATED 5.3.2018. Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION OF THE 3RD RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER GRANTING QUARRYING PERMIT DATED 22.3.2022. Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY PERINGOTTUKURISSI GRAMA PANCHAYAT DATED 1.4.2022.

Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE CONSENT TO OPERATE ISSUED BY THE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD DATED 31.3.2018.

Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE EXPLOSIVE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE CONCERNED AUTHORITY DATED 7.3.2022.

Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE SO NO. 1807(E) DATED 12.4.2022.

Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER DATED 12.5.2022 APPROVING THE MINING PLAN.

Exhibit P8                    A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF
                              SCHEME    OF   MINING   PLAN,    WITH   THE

ENDORSEMENT OF APPROVAL SHOWING THE MINABLE RESERVE FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS THAT IS FROM 2022 2027.

Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER IN WP(C).19160 OF 2022 DATED 14.6.2022. Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER IN WP(C)14264 OF 2022 DATED 3.6.2022. Exhibit P 11 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATED 15.3.2024 OF THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 30954/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF QUARRYING LEASE EXECUTED ON 30-08-2017, VALID TILL 29-08-2029, BETWEEN THE PETITIONER AND THE 1ST RESPONDENT . Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE VALID FROM 21-04- 2017 TO 20-04-2022 Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE EXPLOSIVE LICENSE, DATED 05-03-2021, VALID UPTO 31-03-2026 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGE OF THE INTEGRATED CONSENT TO OPERATE RENEWED BY THE STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, DATED 15-03-2022, VALID UPTO 31-01-2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY, ERIMAYUR GRAMA PANCHAYAT, FOR A PERIOD FROM 01-04-2022 TO 31-03-2023 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER PASSED BY THE DISTRICT GEOLOGIST DATED 24-05-2022 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE MOVEMENT PERMIT VALID FROM 13-06-2022 TO 05-10-2022 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN WP(C) NO. 18285/2022 Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF S.O.NO.1807(E), DATED 12-4- 2022.

Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE SCHEME OF MINING, WITH THE ENDORSEMENT "APPROVED"

Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION SUBMITTED BEFORE THE 1ST RESPONDENT DATED 23-09-

Exhibit P12 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 03- 06-2022, PASSED IN W.P.(C) NO.14264/2022 Exhibit P13 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13- 06-2022, PASSED IN W.P.(C) NO. 19043/2022 W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 31651/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF QUARRYING LEASE VALID FROM 12-01-2018, TO 11-01-2028 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE ISSUED ON 07-10- 2017, VALID UPTO 06-10-2022 Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE EXPLOSIVE LICENSE, DATED 10/03/2022 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGE OF THE CONSENT TO OPERATE ISSUED BY THE STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD DATED 10-05-2018 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE PATTAMBI MUNICIPALITY, DATED 20-04-2022 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE S.O 1807(E), DATED 12- 04-2022 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE REVISED MINING PLAN, APPROVED ON 22-12-

Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE MOVEMENT PERMIT, ISSUED BY THE GEOLOGIST, PALAKKAD, DATED 10-05-

Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE CIRCULAR DATED 21/04/2022, ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR, MINING AND GEOLOGY DIRECTORATE Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE SCREENSHOT TAKEN FROM THE OFFICIAL PORTAL VIZ. KOMPAS PERTAINING TO THE QUARRY Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER IN WPC NO.14264/2022, DATED 03-06-2022, PASSED BY THE HON'BLE HIGH COURT OF KERALA Exhibit P12 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER WPC NO.19043/2022, DATED 13-06-2022, PASSED BY THE HON'BLE HIGH COURT OF KERALA W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 31717/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE QUARRYING LEASE IN FORM H EXECUTED ON 18/4/2018 WHICH IS VALID TILL 17/4/2030 UNDER THE TERMS OF RULE 43 OF THE KERALA MINOR MINERAL CONCESSIONS RULES, 2015 AND IN COMPLIANCE OF ARTICLE 299 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA.

Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE ISSUED BY THE STATE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY KERALA HAVING EC NO. 21/2017 DATED 1/12/2017.

Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE EXPLOSIVE LICENSE DATED 26/3/2018. Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE CONSENT TO VARIATION ORDER DATED 11/8/2022.

Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE LICENSE ISSUED UNDER 447 OF THE MUNICIPALITY ACT, 1994 BY THE CHERUKAVU GRAMA PANCHAYAT DATED 4/3/2019. Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE MOVEMENT PERMIT ISSUED DATED 26/9/2022.

Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE SO NO. 1807(E) DATED 12/4/2022.

Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE FRONT PAGE OF THE MINING PLAN.

Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 3/6/2022 PASSED IN W.P.(C). NO. 14264/2022.

Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19/9/2022 PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN W.P.(C). NO. 29294/2022.

W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 32755/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE FORM LE3 LICENCE ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY CHIEF CONTROLLER OF EXPLOSIVES, ERNAKULAM ON 18. 10.2001 Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSENT VARIATION ORDER ISSUED BY THE KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD ON 21.05.2021 VALID UP TO 04.03.2022 Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE TRADE LICENCE RENEWED AND ISSUED ON 01.09.2021 VALID UP TO 04.03.2022.

Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF MINING PLAN PREPARED BY THE RECOGNIZED QUALIFIED PERSON APPROVED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT ON 13.09.2018.

Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE DATED 05.03.2016 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT FOR THE QUARRY OF THE PETITIONER.

Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE QUARRYING LEASE EXECUTED BETWEEN THE STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE PETITIONER DATED 01.11.2018 VALID UP TO 31.10.2023.

Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT DATED 12.04.2022 ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA 12.04.2022.

Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 03.06.2022 PASSED BY THE LEARNED SINGLE JUDGE OF THIS HON'BLE COURT IN W.P.(C) NO 14264/2022.

Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 17.08.2022 PASSED BY THE LEARNED SINGLE JUDGE OF THIS HON'BLE COURT IN W.P. (C) NO. 22223/2022.

Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE CIRCULAR DATED 04.05.2022 ISSUED BY THE CHAIRMAN, KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD. Exhibit P11 A TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED 04.02.2022 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE 4TH RESPONDENT FOR RENEWING EXHIBIT P3 TRADE LICENSE FOR THE W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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FINANCIAL YEAR 2022-2023.

Exhibit P12 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT RECEIPT DATED 04.02.2022 ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF EXHIBIT P12 Exhibit P13 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 30.03.2022 ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER.

W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 34489/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE DEED OF RECONSTITUTION OF THE FIRST PETITIONER PARTNERSHIP FIRM DATED 04.03.2020 Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE FORM LE3 LICENCE ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY CHIEF CONTROLLER OF EXPLOSIVES, ERNAKULAM ON 21.04.2006 RENEWED AND VALID UPTO 31.03.2026 TO THE 1ST PETITIONER Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTEGRATED CONSENT TO OPERATE - RENEWAL ISSUED BY THE KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD ON 07.09.2020 VALID UPTO 31.12.2025 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE TRADE LICENCE RENEWED AND ISSUED ON 31.03.2022 VALID UP TO 31.03.2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF MINING PLAN PREPARED BY THE RECOGNIZED QUALIFIED PERSON APPROVED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT ON 24.11.2017 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE DATED 02.05.2017 ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT FOR THE QUARRY PROJECT OF THE 1ST PETITIONER Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE QUARRYING LEASE EXECUTE BETWEEN THE STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE 1ST PETITIONER DATE 12.04.2018 VALID UP TO 11.04.2030 Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT DATED 12.04.20 ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA 12.04.2022 Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 03.06.2 PASSED BY THE LEARNED SINGLE JUDGE OF THIS HON'BLE COURT IN W.P.(C) NO

W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 34722/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE 1ST PETITIONER COMPANY DATED 27.01.2021. Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE FORM LE3 LICENCE ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY CHIEF CONTROLLER OF EXPLOSIVES, ERNAKULAM ON 22.10.2001 RENEWED AND VALID UPTO 31.03.2026 TO THE 1ST PETITIONER Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTEGRATED CONSENT TO OPERATE RENEWAL ISSUED BY THE KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD ON 10.03.2022 VALID UPTO 15.01.2023 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE TRADE LICENCE RENEWED AND ISSUED ON 31.03.2022 VALID UP TO 15.01.2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF MINING PLAN PREPARED BY THE RECOGNIZED QUALIFIED PERSON APPROVED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT ON 18.05.2018 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE DATED 16.01.2017 ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT FOR THE QUARRY PROJECT OF THE 1ST PETITIONER Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE QUARRYING LEASE EXECUTED BETWEEN THE STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE 1ST PETITIONER DATED 01.06.2018 VALID UP TO 31.05.2027 Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT DATED 12.04.2022 ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA 12.04.2022 Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 03.06.2022 PASSED BY THE LEARNED SINGLE JUDGE OF THIS HON'BLE COURT IN W.P.(C) NO

W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 41698/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT PAGES OF QUARRY LEASE DT.31-1-2018, VALID UPTO 30/1/2030 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE DT.

23-12-2017 VALID UPTO 22-12-2022 Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF EXPLOSIVE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE FACTORIES AND BOILERS DEPARTMENT DATED 30/1/2020 WHICH IS VALID UPTO 31/3/2025 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF CONSENT VARIATION ORDER DATED 22-6-2022 RENEWED UPTO 31/12/2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE PANCHAYAT DATED 1/4/2022 WHICH IS VALID UPTO 31/3/2027 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF MOVEMENT PERMIT DT. 11-12- 2022 VALID UP TO 22-12-2022 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF S.O.1807(E), DT. 12-4-2022 ISSUED BY THE MOEF Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF MINING PLAN APPROVED ON 15- 3-2016 Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF SCHEME OF MINING SUBMITTED ON 9-8-2021 Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF SCREEN SHOT TAKEN FROM THE OFFICIAL PORTAL OF THE WEB SITE VIZ. KOMPAS SHOWING VALIDITY OF STATUTORY DOCUMENTS Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF INTERIM ORDER DT. 15-11-2022 PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN W.P.(C)

W.P.(C) Nos. 14264 of 2022, 14635 of 2022, 17295 of 2022, 18280 of 2022, 18517 of 2022, 19160 of 2022, 19551 of 2022, 22497 of 2022, 23687 of 2022, 25721 of 2022, 26121 of 2022, 26136 of 2022, 28092 of 2022, 30679 of 2022, 30948 of 2022, 30954 of 2022, 31651 of 2022, 31717 of 2022, 32755 of 2022, 34489 of 2022, 34722 of 2022, 41698 of 2022 and 42123 of 202

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) 42123/2022

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE QUARRYING LEASE, DATED 29/02/2018, BETWEEN THE PETITIONER AND 1ST RESPONDENT.

Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE ISSUED BY 3RD RESPONDENT, FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS, DATED 18/12/2017.

Exhibit P2(A) TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE MINING PLAN APPROVED ON 29/06/2016. Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE EXPLOSIVE LICENSE, DATED 06/02/2020, VALID UPTO 31/3/2025. Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGE OF THE CONSENT VARIATION ORDER ISSUED BY THE STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, DATED 18/10/2022 VALID UPTO 17/12/2027. Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY, ERUMELY GRAMA PANCHAYAT, DATED 04/04/2022 AND VALID UPTO 17/12/2022.

Exhibit P5(A)                 TRUE COPY OF RECEIPT ISSUED BY THE OFFICE
                              OF    THE    ERUMELY     GRAMA    PANCHAYAT

ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FOR LICENSE ON 25-10-2022.

Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE MOVEMENT PERMIT DATED 5- 4-2022 VALID UPTO 17-12-2022.

Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF NOTIFICATION BEARING NO.

S.O. 1807 (E), DATED 12/04/2022. Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE SCHEME OF MINING PLAN, APPROVED ON 8/10/2021, SHOWING THE MINEABLE RESERVES AND LIFE.

Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE SCREENSHOT TAKEN FROM THE OFFICIAL PORTAL VIZ. KOMPAS PERTAINING TO THE QUARRY, DATED NIL. Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 12/8/2022, IN W.P.(C)NO. 26136/2022. Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE MOVEMENT PERMIT ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT DATED 21-11-2023

 
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