R.Rajaguru v. The District Collector

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15-07-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH R.Rajaguru Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Kallakurichi.

2.The Commissioner The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-34.

3.The Joint Commissioner The Joint Commissioner Office, The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, 4.The Assistant Commissioner The Joint Commissioner Office, The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Kallakurichi.

2/6 5.The Inspector The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Thiyaga Durgam, Kallakurichi District.

6.The District Forest Officer District Forest Office, Villupuram Forest Division, 7.The Forest Ranger Ulundurpet, Kallakurichi District.

8.Kannayeeram Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, directing the respondents 3 and 4 to bring the public auction of cutting down of objectionable trees situated at punja survey number 366/4 at Panayangal village, Kallakurichi District based on the petitioner's representation dated 18.10.2024. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Saravanakumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.E.Veda Bagath Singh Special Government Pleader for R1 Mr.K.Karthikeyn Government Advocate for R2 to R5 Mr.S.Rajesh Government Advocate for R6 & R7

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ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 3 rd and 4 th respondents to take steps to conduct public auction for cutting down trees based on the representation made by the petitioner on 18.10.2024. 2.When the writ petition was taken up for hearing today, the learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of respondents 2 to 5 produced the written instructions received from the Inspector of HR & CE Department and the relevant portion is extracted hereunder:

4/6 3.It is clear from the above that already steps have been taken by the HR & CE Department to get the permission from the Forest Department and to conduct public auction for the purpose of felling the trees. 4.Recording the above, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the 4th respondent to complete the process by getting the appropriate permission, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. No Costs.

15-07-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

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1. The District Collector Kallakurichi.

2.The Commissioner The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-34.

3.The Joint Commissioner The Joint Commissioner Office, The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, 4.The Assistant Commissioner The Joint Commissioner Office, The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Kallakurichi.

5.The Inspector The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Thiyaga Durgam, Kallakurichi District.

6.The District Forest Officer District Forest Office, Villupuram Forest Division, 7.The Forest Ranger Ulundurpet, Kallakurichi District.

6/6 N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

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