Praveen Kumar T v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.01.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.371 of 2026 and W.M.P(MD)No.355 of 2026 T.Praveen Kumar

...Petitioner

Vs

1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Madurai District.

2. The District Environmental Engineer, Office of the Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board Madurai, Kappalur, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

3. The Block Development Office, Office of the Block Development Officer, Kottampatti Union, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

4. M.Kannan

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1 to 3 respondents herein forthwith to stop the functioning of the 4th respondent Arunachalam Rice Mill and Flour Mill situated at Kambur Road, Karungalakudi Pettai, Karungalakudi Village, 1/4

Melur Taluk, Madurai District based on the 2nd respondent proceedings, dated 24.04.2024 and by consider petitioner representation dated 03.11.2025. For Petitioner : M/s.S.Ramakrishnan For Respondents : M/s.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2 Mr.R.Rajamohan for R4 Mr.D.S.Nedunchelian Government Advocate for R3 * * * * *

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 herein to stop the functioning of the 4th respondent rice mill on the ground that the same is running without any permission from the authorities concerned.

2. The learned Counsel appearing for the 4th respondent submits that he had obtained proper license and due to personal animosity, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. The learned Counsel appearing for this petitioner relied upon a communication issued by the second respondent on 24.04.2024 to the 3rd respondent to initiate action as against the 4th respondent. 2/4

4. In view of the above said facts, the third respondent is directed to consider the request of the petitioner dated 03.11.2025 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law after giving due opportunity to the 4th respondent. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 08.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR To

1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Madurai District.

2. The District Environmental Engineer, Office of the Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board Madurai, Kappalur, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

3. The Block Development Office, Office of the Block Development Officer, Kottampatti Union, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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