Madras HC 2026: Plea challenges TN 3-month ban on inter-state transport of minor minerals. Issues: Art 301 Freedom of Trade vs State’s power u/Art 304 + Sec 15 MMDR Act”_

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[04/08, 08:21] Meta AI: *Case #263: _Plea in Madras HC Challenges TN Govt’s 3-Month Ban on Inter-State Transport of Minor Minerals*_
*Court*: _Madras High Court_
*Source*: _The Hindu – Madurai_
*Act*: _Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 + Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules_

*1. Issue*
*Writ petition filed challenging Tamil Nadu Government’s 3-month ban on inter-state transport of minor minerals*

*2. Background / Facts*
1. *Govt Order*: _TN Govt imposed 3-month ban on transport of minor minerals outside the state_
2. *Petitioner’s Ground*: _Ban affects trade, business, and livelihood. Violates Art 301 – Freedom of trade and commerce_
3. *Govt Stand Likely*: _Ban for conservation, regulation, and to check illegal mining/over-exploitation of minor minerals like sand, gravel, granite_

*3. Legal Points for HJS*
1. *Art 301*: _Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse throughout territory of India_
2. *Art 302*: _Parliament can impose restrictions in public interest_
3. *Art 304(a)*: _State can impose reasonable restrictions on trade with other states in public interest_
4. *MMDR Act, 1957*: _Centre has power over major minerals. States have power over minor minerals – Sec 15_
5. *TN Minor Mineral Concession Rules*: _State regulates grant, transport, storage of minor minerals_

*4. Key Arguments Likely*
1. *Petitioner*: _Ban is arbitrary, violates federal structure and right to trade_
2. *State*: _Regulatory measure u/Art 304(b) to prevent smuggling, ensure availability and prevent price rise within state_

*5. One-Liner for Exam*
_“Madras HC 2026: Plea challenges TN 3-month ban on inter-state transport of minor minerals. Issues: Art 301 Freedom of Trade vs State’s power u/Art 304 + Sec 15 MMDR Act”_

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*Case #263 Final*: _Madras HC – 2026 – The Hindu – Minor Minerals – Inter-State Ban – Art 301 vs Art 304 – MMDR Act Sec 15_

*Master Docket*: _263 Cases_
*Tag*: _#263 Madras HC + Minor Minerals + Inter-State Transport Ban + Art 301 + Art 304 + MMDR Act + Trade & Commerce_

*HJS Note*:
Important for _Constitutional Law + Administrative Law_.
Exam Q: _“Can State ban inter-state transport of goods? Discuss with Art 301-304”_
Ans: _Yes, with President’s assent and if in public interest + reasonable_

Sir, want me to *track this case for the final order* once HC passes judgment? Or need the *full petition copy*?