T.R.Vino Kumar v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Date : 22/01/2026
CORAM
The Hon`ble Mr.Justice KRISHNAN RAMASAMY T.R.Vino Kumar ... Petitioner Vs
1. The District Collector, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil..
2. The Assistant Director,, Geology and Mines Department, Collectorate, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District..
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kanyakumari District..
4. The Tahsildar,, Taluk Office, Vilavancode, Kanyakumari District..
... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to extent the period of three months for removal of sand, rough stones and rock at survey No.294/15 situated at Nallur Village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District on the basis of the petitioners 1/5
representation dated 24.12.2025.
For Petitioners : Mr.S.Muniyandi For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed for a mandamus directing the respondents to extend the period of three months for removal of sand, rough stones and rock at survey No.294/15 situated at Nallur Village, Vilavancode Taluk, Kanyakumari District on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 24.12.2025.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner made a representation to the respondents for extension of time for removal of sand etc. However, since the said representation has not been considered so far, the petitioner is before this Court. 2/5
4. The learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents would submit that on considering the representation of the petitioner, necessary orders would be passed.
5. Considering the said submission made, the writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.12.2025 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.
22.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No RR 3/5
To
1. The District Collector, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil..
2. The Assistant Director,, Geology and Mines Department, Collectorate, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District..
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kanyakumari District..
4. The Tahsildar,, Taluk Office, Vilavancode, Kanyakumari District..
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J RR
ORDER
IN WP(MD) No.1391 of 2026 Date : 22.01.2026 5/5