A.Manikandan v. The State Of Tamilnadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.12.2025 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN A.Manikandan S/o.Ayyakannu, No.21, Main Road, Nattarmangalam Village, Then Siruvalur Post, Villupuram District-606 204 Petitioner Vs 1.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department (REV), Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 2.The District Collector, Kallakurichi District, Kallakurichi 3.The Engineer in Chief WRO (Water Resources Organization) & Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005

4.The Executive Engineer PWD & Water Resources Organization, Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi District, 5.The District Revenue Officer Kallakurichi District, Kallakurichi.

6.The Tahsildar Kallakurichi Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

7.S.Rajendran Railway Contractor, No.5/25, Sathya Nagar, Gandhipuram, Ammampalayam, Attur, Salem District.

Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 6 to stop illegal quarrying and excess quarrying of Sand beyond permitted limit from Lake in S.No.24, at Esanthai Village, Kallakurichi Taluk and District by the 7th respondent, to cancel quarry license in Na.Ka.No.38/2023/Mineral, dated 28.08.2025 given to 7th respondent and to take appropriate legal action against 7th respondent for illegally quarrying lake sand beyond permitted level/limit by considering representation given by village people dated 10.11.2025. For Petitioner:

Ms.M. Pavitra For Respondent(s):Mr.E.Vijay Anand Addl. Government Pleader for respondent Nos.1 to 6

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard learned counsel for the parties.

2. This petition has been filed for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the official respondents to take action against respondent No.7 on the allegation that respondent No.7 is involved in excess digging of earth beyond the permissible limit under the permission granted.

3. Learned State counsel has placed before this Court the communication dated 3.12.2025, which shows that, based on the complaint of the petitioner, action has already been taken.

4. It appears that the petitioner, without making any enquiry and research, has filed this petition. As the official respondents have already taken action in this matter, there is no need for this Court to issue any direction.

5. The petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. (MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 03.12.2025 Index :

Yes/No :

Yes/No bbr To:

1.The Additional Chief Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu Revenue and Disaster Management Department (REV), Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 2.The District Collector, Kallakurichi District, Kallakurichi 3.The Engineer in Chief WRO (Water Resources Organization) & Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005 4.The Executive Engineer PWD & Water Resources Organization, Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi District, 5.The District Revenue Officer Kallakurichi District, Kallakurichi.

6.The Tahsildar Kallakurichi Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN,J.

bbr 03.12.2025