A.Baskar v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated:24.02.2025 Coram:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Writ Petition No.34036 of 2023 A.Baskar.

... Petitioner /versus/

1. The District Collector, Tiruvarur District,

2. The Director of Geology and Mines, Thiru-Vi-Ka Industrial Estate Guindy, Chennai-600 032.

3. The Assistant Director of Mines, Office of the Assistant Director of Mines,

4. M.Arunkumar ... Respondents Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent 1 to 3 to take immediate action following the petitioner's representation dated 25.08.2023 under the Tamil Nadu Mines and Minerals Rules 1959 against the 4th respondent and prevent the continuation of illegal quarrying in Survey Number.265/2B and 265/1A2 to an extent of 3.41.94 hectare, Kokkaladi Revenue Village, Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk, Tiruvarur District belonging to the 4th respondent herein.

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For Petitioner :Mr.S.Nagarajan For R1 to R3 :Mr.Stalin Abimanyu, Additional Government Pleader -------

ORDER

The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw the petition and he has also made an endorsement to that effect.

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In view of the submissions and endorsement made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs.

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1. The District Collector, Tiruvarur District,

2. The Director of Geology and Mines, Thiru-Vi-Ka Industrial Estate Guindy, Chennai-600 032.

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3. The Assistant Director of Mines, Office of the Assistant Director of Mines,

4. The Government Pleader, High Court, Madras. 3/4

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY,J.

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