(2026: JHHC: 13129-DB) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P (C) No. 2196 of 2026 Brinchi @ Biranchi Kumar Rai, son of Jannardan Rai, R/o Vill. Mahto Tarh Tash (Tand Bagh), P.O. Lataki, P.S. Jamua,, Distt. Giridih ... Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Department of Mines and Geology, at Nepal House, Doranda, P.O & P.S. Doranda, District Ranchi 2. The Deputy Commissioner, Giridih, P.O. & P.S. Giridih 3. The District Mining Officer, Giridih, P.O & P.S. Giridih, District Giridih ... … … Respondents --------- CORAM: HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH SHANKAR --------- For the Petitioner: Mr Kanti Kumar Ojha, Advocate Mr. Sahja Nand Saraswati, Advocate Mr Pranjal Chaturvedi, Advocate For the Respondents: Mr Piyush Chitresh, Advocate --------- 06/ Dated: 04.05.2026 1. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. 2. By adopting the reasoning in our order dated 28.04.2026 disposing of W.P (C) No. 2610 of 2026 (M/s Shiv Jyoti Stone Minerals versus The State of Jharkhand and others), we dismiss this petition. In M/s Shiv Jyoti Stone Minerals (Supra), we have held that the authorities dealing with applications under Rule 23(1) of the Jharkhand Mineral Concession Rules, 2004 have no power for condonation of delay in filing applications for renewal. 3. Accordingly, this petition is dismissed without any order for costs. (M. S. Sonak, C.J.) (Rajesh Shankar, J.) May 04, 2026 N.A.F.R. Ranjeet/R.Kr./Cp.2 Uploaded on