Historic verdict on NOC for mining: Consideration should be made on the basis of existing rules, Kerala High Court rules on extension P5 guidelines

In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court delivered a judgment on WP(C) NO. 33324 OF 2023 related to the grant of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for quarrying activities. The case involved a petitioner, A.H. Sheriff, who sought an NOC for mining granite from revenue puramboke land. Key Highlights: 1. Background: - Petitioner: A.H. Sheriff, aged 60, resident of Edathala, Aluva, Ernakulam. - Application Date: 28.05.2019 - Respondents: State of…