D. Prabakaran v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.03.2020

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI D.Prabakaran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, Thanjavur.

3.The Assistant Engineer, Vennaru Division, Public Works Department, 4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Bhoodhalur Revenue Division, 5.The Village Administrative Officer, Kachamangalam Village, Bhoodhalur Taluk, 6.The Village Administrative Officer, Mahadevapuram, Bhoodhalur Taluk, ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to take action against the person who are involving illegal mining of river 1/3

sand from Vennaru Dam and River, based on the petitioner's representation dated 16.03.2020.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.William Christopher For Respondents : Mr.R.Sethuraman Special Government Pleader *****

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by P.N.PRAKASH,J.) In the opinion of this Court, the petitioner has not given any detailed representation as to the persons who are illegally mining in that area. Bereft of these particulars, this Court cannot make a roving enquiry in a case of this nature.

2. Hence, this writ petition is dismissed, for the present. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) gk To 1.The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, Thanjavur.

3.The Assistant Engineer, Vennaru Division, Public Works Department, 4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Bhoodhalur Revenue Division, 2/3

5.The Village Administrative Officer, Kachamangalam Village, Bhoodhalur Taluk, 6.The Village Administrative Officer, Mahadevapuram, Bhoodhalur Taluk, +1 CC to M/s.SPL.GP ( SR-12937[F] dated 24/03/2020 ) Dated :23.03.2020 SS/14.05.2020/3P-8C 3/3