D.Govindarajan, v. The Commissioner Of Geology

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.03.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAVICHANDRABAABU W.P.No.6790 of 2018 D.Govindarajan S/o.Late Duraisamy .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner of Geology and Mining T.V.K.Industrial Estate Guindy, Chennai-600 032.

2.The District Collector Krishnagiri District.

3.The Deputy Director Department of Geology and Mining Collectorate, Krishnagiri.

.. Respondents Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to dispose of my appeal dated 23.03.2016 preferred against the order made in Roc.No.640/2015/Mines-1 dated 26.02.2016 passed by the 2nd respondent within a stipulated time.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Thomas For Respondents : Mr.R.Govindasamy Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

Mr.R.Govindasamy, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents. By consent of the parties, the main writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. This writ petition is filed for mandamus directing the first respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 23.03.2016, preferred against the order of the second respondent dated 26.02.2016, rejecting the request of granting quarry in the patta land.

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3. The learned Special Government Pleader, based on instructions, submitted that the first respondent will dispose of the appeal within the time frame fixed by this Court on merits and in accordance in law.

4. This Court, at this stage, is not expressing any view on the merits of the claim made by the petitioner, as it is for the first respondent to consider and decide the said appeal. Thus, this writ petition is disposed of, only by directing the first respondent to consider the appeal filed by the petitioner and pass orders on the same on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the petitioner and the other interested parties, if any. Such exercise shall be done first respondent within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

Sd/- Deputy Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar mk To 1.The Commissioner of Geology and Mining T.V.K.Industrial Estate Guindy, Chennai-600 032.

2.The District Collector Krishnagiri District.

3.The Deputy Director Department of Geology and Mining Collectorate, Krishnagiri.

+1cc to Mr.N.Naganathan, Advocate Sr.No.22122 +1cc to Government Pleader sR.no.22821 sm:4.4.2018 W.P.No.6790 of 2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/