G.Muthukumaran v. The State Of Tamilnadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 30.09.2015

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.S.SIVAGNANAM Writ Petition No. 30934 of 2015 and M.P. No.1 of 2015 G. Muthukumaran

...Petitioner

vs.

1 The State of Tamilnadu Rep. by Secretary Public Works Department Fort St. George, Chennai-9.

2 The State of Tamilnadu Rep. by Secretary Revenue Department Fort St. George, Chennai-9.

3 The District Collector 4 The District Collector Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

5 The Revenue Divisional Officer Thirukkovilur, Villupuram District.

6 The Revenue Divisional Officer Villupuram, Villupuram District.

7 The Revenue Divisional Officer Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

8 The Executive Engineer

Public Works Dept.

9 The Superintendent of Police 10 R.Veeraiah 11 D.Ezhilkumar

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to appoint a commission to investigate the illegal sand mining in the Thenpenniyar river bed in Cuddalore and Villupuram District. For Petitioner :

Mr. R. Sankarasubbu for M/s. R. Dhinesh Kumar For Respondents :

Mr. S.T.S. Murthi Government Pleader assisted by Mr.V.Shanmughasundar Govt. Advocate for R1 to R9

O R D E R

(Made by The Hon'ble The Chief Justice) The petitioner alleges unauthorised mining, but made a representation as far back as 18.07.2014. Learned Government Pleader states that the mining activity was stopped almost nine months back, as though the licence may be for a longer period of time, the quantity permitted had already been mined. Learned counsel for the petitioner still insists that currently some mining activity is carried on.

2. In view of the aforesaid, the third and fourth respondents may inspect the site to ensure that the mining activity as stated has been stopped and that no excess quantity is mined more than permissible.

3. The needful be done within one month from today with intimation to the petitioner.

4. The writ petition accordingly stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, M.P. No. 1 of 2015 is closed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-III) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar ATR Copies to;

1 The Secretary State of Tamilnadu Public Works Department Fort St. George, Chennai-9.

2 The Secretary State of Tamilnadu Revenue Department Fort St. George, Chennai-9.

3 The District Collector 4 The District Collector Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

5 The Revenue Divisional Officer Thirukkovilur, Villupuram District.

6 The Revenue Divisional Officer Villupuram, Villupuram District.

7 The Revenue Divisional Officer Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

8 The Executive Engineer Public Works Dept.

9 The Superintendent of Police Villupuram, Villupuram District.

1 CC to the Government Pleader, SR.No. 53285 +1 cc to Mr.R.Dhineshkumar, Advocate, sr.55578 (13/10/2015) W.P. No. 30934 of 2015 NM (CO) PSI (12.10.2015)