Regulating And Purposes Connected Therewith

Regulating and purposes connected therewith, in view of the dictionary meaning of the word 'regulate' the power to regulate by rules given by ss. 13(1) and 15(1) is a power to control, govern and direct by rules the grant of prospecting licences and mining leases in respect of minerals other than minor minerals and for purposes connected therewith in the case of s. 13(1) and the grant of quarry leases, mining leases and other mineral concessions in respect of minor minerals and for purposes connected therewith in the case of s. 15(1) and to subject such grant to restrictions and to adapt them to the circumstances of the case and the surroundings with reference to which such power is exercised, D.K. Trivedi & Sons v. State of Gujarat, AIR 1986 SC 1323: (1986) Supp SCC 20: (1986) 1 SCR 479.