Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1390/2026disposed of

M/S.Sree Navalatiyaan Blue Metals v. The District Collector

2026-01-21Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P.(MD)No.1390 of 2026 and W.M.P.(MD)No.1109 of 2026 M/s.Sree Navalatiyaan Blue Metals, Represented by its Proprietor P.Kanagaraj, 306-B, Mahatma Gandhi Salai North, Sengunthapuram Post, Karur 639 002.

... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Karur District, Karur.

2. The Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Department of Geology and Mining, Karur 639 007.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the Respondents from interfering with the Petitioners lawful right to operate the crusher unit in S.F.No.444/1, Kakkavadi Village, Karur Taluk and District. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Suresh For Respondents : Mr.S.Shanmugavel, Addl. Govt. Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a Mandamus as against the respondents to forbear the Respondents from interfering with the Petitioner's lawful right to operate the crusher unit in S.F.No.444/1, Kakkavadi Village, Karur Taluk and District.

2. By consent, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is engaged in quarry activities. The petitioner has purchased the subject property and he is intended to start crusher unit in the subject property, after getting necessary license from the authorities concerned. However, the respondents are orally restrained the petitioner from starting crusher unit. Hence, the petitioner has filed this Writ Petition. 2/4

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that they have no intention to stop the operation of the crusher unit, but in the event, if there is any deviation of license, liberty may be granted to initiate appropriate action.

5. Recording the statement of the learned Additional Government Pleader, this Writ Petition is disposed of. However, in the event, if there is any deviation of license, the respondents are at liberty to take appropriate legal action against the petitioner. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

21.01.2026 Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No vsm To

1. The District Collector, Karur District, Karur.

2. The Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Department of Geology and Mining, Karur 639 007.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur.

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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

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