Madras High CourtWP/21895/2016dismissed

N.Subrahmanyam, v. Union Of India,

2016-06-27Honourable The Chief Justice,Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED:27.06.2016 CORAM :

The Hon'ble MR.SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, CHIEF JUSTICE AND The Hon'ble MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P. No.21895 of 2016 and W.M.P.Nos.18740 and 18741 of 2016 N.Subrahmanyam .. Petitioner -vs1.Union of India, Rep. By its Secretary, The Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi.

2.The Secretary to Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Dept. of Environment and Forests, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

3.The Regional Officer, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Regional Office at C-1-A, Rajaji Bhavan, Besant Nagar, Chennai 600 090.

4.The Chief Engineer Highways, National Highways, Govt. of Tamilnadu, Guindy, HRS Campus, Chennai.

5.The Superintendent Engineer, National Highways, No.206, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Arumbakkam, Chennai 600 106.

6.The Superintendent Engineer, National Highways, 74, Vijayaragavan Nagar, Jagirammapalayam,

7.The Special Chief Engineer, National Highways, 1-A/1, Vinayaga Nagar, Opposite Court, Madurai 625 020.

8.The Divisional Engineer (Vellore) Jawans Bhavan Building, 1st Floor (East), Vellore-1, Kudikadu, Cuddalore 607 005.

9.The Divisional Engineer (Salem) 74, Vijaya Ragavan Nagar, Jagirammapalayam (P.O.), 10.The Divisional Engineer (Thanjavur) National Highways, Thanjavur 613 009.

11.M/s.SPL Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., rep. By its Authorised Representative, Old No.8, Plot No.15, Kasturi Rangan Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 600 018.

.. Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issue of Writ of Mandamus to direct respondents 1 and 2 to conduct a detailed enquiry into the execution of works vide contract in RW-MD/TN/NH/Tender/1/2014-15 dated 9.4.2015, file a report and initiate appropriate action in accordance with law.

For Petitioner :

Mr.N.L.Rajah, Sr.Counsel for Mr.Kamlesh Kannan For Respondents :

Mr.Su.Srinivasan Asst. Solicitor General for R-1 :

Mr.M.K.Subramanian Spl.G.P. For R-2 * * * * *

O R D E R

(Order of the Court was made by The Hon'ble Chief Justice) We have heard the learned Senior Counsel for the petitioner. 2.We are of the view that the petitioner has no special expertise or knowledge of the subject to have approached this Court through the public interest litigation. We may note with

regret that unfortunately he has already been able to stall the project by six months by moving the National Green Tribunal. Now, despite our orders being in force dated 22.03.2016, once again the same issue is sought to be raised even though our directions are clear and learned Assistant Solicitor General states that this Court's directions are being adhered to. 3.Writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. Consequently, W.M.P.Nos.18740 and 18741 of 2016 also stand dismissed. sra Sd/- Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar To 1.The Secretary, Union of India Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi.