Order of the High Court of Uttarakhand (WPPIL No. 168 of 2019) dated 03/08/2022. The matter related to a stone crusher situated at village Bhuvdevpur Patti, Hadukhata, Kotdwar, District Pauri Garhwal falls in the hill area or the plain area in terms of the policy of the state, November 19, 2016.

The affidavit filed by the Joint Secretary, Industrial Development (Mining), Uttarakhand, does not state whether the stone crusher in question falls within the hill area or the plain area. The High Court directed the Director, Geology Mining, Uttarakhand to personally remain present in the court on the next date to make a statement on the matter.

The case was listed for August 23, 2022.