R.Kannan v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 11.06.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH R.Kannan S/o.Late Rangan Petitioner Vs
1. The District Collector, Collector Office, Erode District.
2.The Revenue Officer, Revenue Office, Erode District.
3.The Thasildar, Thasildar Office, Erode District.
4.The District Environmental Engineer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, CMP Plot, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Chennimalai Road, Erode- 638 001.
5.Mathiyazhagan Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to take necessary steps to make close or relocate the textile mill to any other area other than residential area which is presently running in plot 1/4
No.7, "Sennimalai Andavar Nagar" based on the representation dated 08.11.2024 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Saranraj For Respondents : Mr.G.Velu Additional Government Pleader [R1 to R3] *****
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to act upon the representation made by the petitioner on 08.11.2024 wherein the petitioner has complained that the fifth respondent is running a textile mill in a residential area without obtaining proper permission and thereby, he is polluting the area.
2. Heard Mr.S.Saranraj, learned counsel for petitioner and Mr.G.Velu, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for respondents.
3. The petitioner has given a representation in this regard in the year 2024. There is no material available before this Court to establish that this representation was received by any of the respondents. Hence, this Court cannot act upon the representation that has been placed before 2/4
this Court.
4. In view of the above, it is left open to the petitioner to submit a fresh representation to the Tahsildar viz., the third respondent along with all the relevant documents. On receipt of the same, the Tahsildar shall verify as to whether the fifth respondent is running any textile mill and if so, whether any permission has been granted. On ascertaining all the facts and after affording opportunity to the fifth respondent, the third respondent shall take a decision on the representation to be made by the petitioner.
This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No costs. 11.06.2025 Index: Yes/no Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order gm N.ANAND VENKATESH, J 3/4
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1. The District Collector, Collector Office, Erode District.
2.The Revenue Officer, Revenue Office, Erode District.
3.The Thasildar, Thasildar Office, Erode District.
4.The District Environmental Engineer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, CMP Plot, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Chennimalai Road, Erode- 638 001.
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