Selvamani.M v. The District Collector

W.P(MD)No.1423 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.02.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.1423 of 2021 M.Selvamani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Tahsildar/ Assistant Director (Minerals) Dindigul District, Dindigul.

3.The Tahsildar, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Vadamadurai Police Station, Dindigul District.

.... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to provide adequate protection to the petitioner to carry on his business by operating the quarry, I.e., Shree Malai Minerals situated at S.No.1501B/2, Senguruchi Village, Dindigul Taluk and Dindigul Distric by considering the petitioner's written representation dated 20.01.2021 within a stipulated time as prescribed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Chandrakumar For Respondents : Mr.C.Ramar, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side. The petitioner has been granted licence to operate a quarry at the petition mentioned property, which is a patta land. The petitioner alleges that some illegal elements are interfering with his business operation and he would also allege that the quarried mineral is being stolen. Therefore, he wants this Court to direct the respondents to provide adequate police protection.

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W.P(MD)No.1423 of 2021 2.I am afraid that the relief as sought for by the petitioner cannot be granted. It is for the petitioner to make sufficient security arrangements. If any act that would attract the provisions of the penal law, is committed by the 3rd parties, the petitioner is at liberty to lodge a complaint before the 4th respondent. If any such complaint is received by the 4th respondent, the 4th respondent is directed to register FIR and take appropriate action as per law.

3. The petitioner is not doing any illegal activity. So long as the petitioner sticks to the conditions of the licence, if he is facing the illegal interference at the hands of the 3rd parties, it is the duty of the 4th respondent to take action as per law. 4.The Writ Petition is disposed of on the above terms. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar () // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) dsk To:- 1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Tahsildar/ Assistant Director (Minerals) Dindigul District, Dindigul.

3.The Tahsildar, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Vadamadurai Police Station, Dindigul District.

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