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Madras High CourtWP/5630/2021disposed of

R.Sengeni v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2024-02-06Honourable Mr Justice S.M. Subramaniam4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 06.02.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and W.M.P.Nos.6469 of 2021 R.Sengeni ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by the Chief Secretary to Government, Public Works Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The District Collector, Villupuram District.

3. The Deputy Director of Geology and Mining, Villupuram District.

4.R.Ramasamy ... Respondents [R4 impleaded as per order dated 06.02.2023 made in WMP.No.8343/2021 in WP.No.5630/2021] Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 05.12.2020 given by the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mrs.C.Jaya Chithra For R1 to R3 : Mr.E.Vijay Anand, Additional Government Pleader For R4 : Mr.E.P.Senniyangiri

O R D E R

The learned counsel for the petitioner made a submission that during the pendency of the writ petition some lease was granted for quarrying.

2. The relief as such sought for in the present writ petition is to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 05.12.2020. However, the relief sought for lost its significance and the petitioner is at liberty to challenge the lease order or any other order passed by the respondents / competent authorities.

3. Issuing a direction to consider the representation at this length of time would do no service to the cause of justice. Thus, the petitioner has to work out his remedy in the manner known to law.

4. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 06.02.2024 (2/2) Jeni Index : Yes Speaking order / Non-speaking order To

1. The Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Public Works Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The District Collector, Villupuram District.

3. The Deputy Director of Geology and Mining, Villupuram District.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

Jeni 06.02.2024 (2/2)