Madras High CourtWP/26163/2025disposed of

M/S.Sankaran Minerals And Mines v. The Commissioner

2025-07-21Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 21-07-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH

1. M/s.Sankaran Minerals And Mines Rep. By Its Proprietor, A.S.Shankar Ganesan, 22-A Kumar Nagar, South, 3rd Street, (opp. Suriya Theater) Tiruppur641 603.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Commissioner Department Of Geology And Mining, Thiruvika Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.

2.The Assistant Director Department Of Geology And Mining, Collectorate Tiruppur, Tiruppur District.

3.The District Collector Collectorate Palladam Road, Tiruppur, Tiruppur District.

Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to extend the mining lease grant dated 22.09.2009 for 50 years up-to

21.09.2059 as per Sec.8A (3) of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Balaganesh For Respondent(s):

Mr.E.Vijay Anand, Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for the issue of writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to extend the mining lease to the petitioner for a further period of 50 years up to 21.09.2059 as per Section 8A(3) of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act [hereinafter referred to as the MMDR Act]. 2.

When the writ petition was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents produced the written instructions received from the Deputy Director of Geology and Mining, Tiruppur. On going through the same, it is seen that the representation made by the petitioner seeking for extension of lease has already been forwarded by the Deputy Director of Geology and Mining through the Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Chennai to the Government to declare the mining lease as lapsed as per section 4 A (4) of the MMDR Act, 1957

and the same is pending before the Government. 3.

In the light of the above development, there shall be a direction to the 2nd respondent to co-ordinate with the Government and convey the decision taken to the petitioner within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4.

This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs.

21-07-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.The Commissioner Department Of Geology And Mining, Thiruvika Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.

2.The Assistant Director Department Of Geology And Mining, Colelctorate Tiruppur, Tiruppur District.

3.The District Collector Collectorate Palladam Road, Tiruppur, Tiruppur District.

N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

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