K.Ramalingam v. The Commissioner Of Geology And Mining,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 06-03-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI IN WP NO. 9301 OF 2026 K.Ramalingam S/o. Krishnamurthy, No.3/48, Police Line, 4th Cross Street, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District -607 106 ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Thiru. Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai-600 032
2. The District Collector Cuddalore District, Cuddalore.
3. The Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mining, Cuddalore District.
..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Miscellaneous Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India to grant interim direction directing the Respondents to issue transport permit to the petitioner to transport the minerals upon payment of necessary statutory fees from the Fireclay quarry at S.F. Nos.183/1A2 and 183/1B, Over an extent of 1.73.0 Hectares in Thazhampattu Village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District pending disposal of the Present Writ Petition
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.G.Vignesh
ORDER
This petition has been filed seeking interim direction, directing the Respondents to issue transport permit to the petitioner to transport the minerals upon payment of necessary statutory fees from the Fireclay quarry at S.F. Nos.183/1A2 and 183/1B, Over an extent of 1.73.0 Hectares in Thazhampattu Village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District pending disposal of the Present Writ Petition.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner.
3. On perusing the entire documents placed on record, this Court is of the view that directing the respondents to issue transport permit to the petitioner to transport minerals, without a final adjudication, would tantamount to allowing the main Writ Petition itself, therefore, the present Writ Miscellaneous Petition is dismissed.
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To
1. The Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Thiru. Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai-600 032
2. The District Collector Cuddalore District, Cuddalore.
3. The Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mining, Cuddalore District.
M.DHANDAPANI, J.
ssd IN WP NO. 9301 OF 2026 06-03-2026