Neutral Citation No. (2026:JHHC:22374-DB) p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P. (S) No.5358 of 2026 ----- Surendra Lohra, son of Shree Bhushan Lohra, resident of village Dumardih, P.O. Lasia, P.S. Kolebira, District Simdega (Jharkhand). .......... Petitioner. -Versus- 1. The State of Jharkhand 2. The Deputy Commissioner, Simdega 3. The District Mining Officer, Simdega. 4. The Certificate Officer (Mines), South Chotanagpur Circle, Nepal House, Doranda, Ranchi. .......... Respondents. ----- CORAM : HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH SHANKAR ----- For the Petitioner : Mr. Kanti Kr. Ojha, Advocate For the State : Mr. Sanjay Kumar Tiwari, SC-I ----- Order No.02 Date: 29.07.2026 1. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 2. Considering the order made by us on 21st July, 2026 in W.P.(C) No.5063 of 2026 (Upendra Prasad Vs. The State of Jharkhand & Ors.), we decline to entertain this petition. 3. However, as provided in the said order, even in this case, we grant liberty to the petitioner to raise all permissible grounds and defences before the Certificate Officer while registering the demand now raised against the petitioner. If such permissible grounds and defences are raised, we are sure, the Certificate Officer will deal with them in accordance with law and on their own merits. Neutral Citation No. (2026:JHHC:22374-DB) p. 2 4. This petition is disposed of with liberty in the above terms and no costs. (M. S. Sonak, C.J.) (Rajesh Shankar, J.) 29th July, 2026 Sanjay/Rohit Uploaded on 29.07.2026