HC: Tehsildar lacks jurisdiction in sand mining auctions post-2022 amendment

Orissa high court expressed concern over escalating litigation stemming from tehsildars' orders on sand mining, even after a 2022 rule amendment. A bench quashed a tehsildar's cancellation of a sand auction, stating the officer lacked jurisdiction post-amendment. The court emphasised that such orders are illegal, directing record transfer to the mining department for a fresh decision.