Tata Steel has received further interim relief from the Orissa High Court in legal matters concerning demand notices issued for its Sukinda chromite block in Odisha.
The court has extended protection against coercive action in two separate cases involving disputed mining-related demands.
The development follows earlier disclosures made by the company regarding ongoing litigations.
The cases relate to demand notices issued by the Deputy Director of Mines, Jajpur, concerning alleged shortfalls in mineral dispatch from Tata Steel’s Sukinda chromite block.
These notices were issued following revised assessments under the Mine Development and Production Agreement and alleged non-compliance with provisions of the Minerals Concession Rules, 2016.
In the first matter, Tata Steel received a demand letter dated 3 July 2025 for ₹1,902.72 crore. The claim was linked to an alleged shortfall in mineral dispatch for the fourth year of the mining agreement, covering the period from 23 July 2023 to 22 July 2024.
The notice also cited an alleged breach of Rule 12-A of the Minerals Concession Rules.
The company filed a writ petition before the Orissa High Court on 8 August 2025, challenging the validity of the demand. Interim protection was granted on 14 August 2025, restraining authorities from initiating coercive recovery action. This relief has been extended periodically.
A second demand notice amounting to ₹2,410.89 crore was issued on 3 October 2025. This claim relates to an alleged shortfall in chrome ore dispatch for the fifth year of the agreement, covering the period from 23 July 2024 to 22 July 2025.
Tata Steel approached the Orissa High Court on 29 October 2025 seeking relief. Interim protection was granted on 21 November 2025 and later extended on multiple occasions.
As per court order copies made available on 12 January 2026, the Orissa High Court has further extended interim protection in both cases. The relief will remain in force until the next hearing scheduled for 19 January 2026. This continues the restriction on coercive steps related to recovery of the disputed amounts.
Tata Steel has disclosed this legal development as part of its regulatory communication regarding material litigations. The update follows an earlier company intimation issued in December 2025 concerning the same matters.
Tata Steel Limited’s share price was trading at ₹182.83 as of 13 January 2026 at 2:58 PM, registering a marginal decline of ₹0.41 or 0.22% from the previous close of ₹183.24. The stock opened slightly higher at ₹183.50 and moved up to an intraday high of ₹184.39 before witnessing mild selling pressure.
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The extension of interim relief provides Tata Steel continued legal protection in its ongoing disputes over mining-related demand notices linked to the Sukinda chromite block. The cases remain under judicial consideration, with the next hearing date set for later in January 2026.
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Published on: Jan 13, 2026, 3:01 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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