Nigilesan.A v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN A.Nigilesan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thoothukudi Revenue Divisional Office, Thoothukudi District.

4.The Tahsildar, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

5.The Village Administrative Officer, Padmanabhamangalam Village, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

6.The Block Development Officer, Srivaikundam, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents 1/4

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to pass order on the petitioner's application dated 18.03.2022 for grant of quarrying lease license in the petitioner's name to quarry the rough stone from the petitioner's patta land having an extent of 6 Acres and 64 Cents in Ayan Punja Survey Nos.1130/2 and 1131/1 situated at Padmanabhamangalam Village, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District based on the recommendation and report dated 26.10.2021 of the sixth respondent and based on the petitioner's representation dated 14.10.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.F.Deepak For Respondents : Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam Government Advocate for R1 to R5 : Mr.N.Satheeskumar Additional Government Pleader for R6

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned representation on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the first respondent to pass order one way or other. Interested parties shall be put on notice. 2/4

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 27.02.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thoothukudi Revenue Divisional Office, Thoothukudi District.

4.The Tahsildar, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

5.The Village Administrative Officer, Padmanabhamangalam Village, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

6.The Block Development Officer, Srivaikundam, Thoothukudi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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