D.Sigamani v. The Member Secretary

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.05.2024 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P.No.15450 of 2024

1. D.Sigamani

2. L.Selvaraj

3. R.Kasthuri @ Kasthuribai

4. E.Christopher Ravindren

5. Nagomi Jebhaseela

6. D.Joshphine Saaraal

7. James Martin

8. M.Manonmani

9. Femina Rossi

10. E.Jeyaseli Rep. by their Power of Attorney Agent V.Ravi .. Petitioners vs

1. The Member Secretary, 24, Tilak Marg, New Delhi-100 001.

2. The Director, 24, Tilak Marg, New Delhi-100 001.

... Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider and pass orders on application for grant of NOC submitted by the petitioner in Form I dated 22.12.2023 under rule 3 of 1/3

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules 1959.

For Petitioner :

Mr.Nilesh for M/s.K.M.Vijayan Associates For Respondents :

Mr.R.Rajesh Vivekananthan Deputy Solicitor General

ORDER

Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Deputy Solicitor General for the respondents. 2.

The petitioners have submitted an application in Form I on 22.12.2023 seeking grant of NOC. The second respondent is directed to consider the same on merits and in accordance with law and pass final orders, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the case.

3.

Writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

25.05.2024 Index:Yes/No ssm/gvn To

1. The Member Secretary, 24, Tilak Marg, New Delhi-100 001.

2. The Director, 2/3

24, Tilak Marg, New Delhi-100 001.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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