N.Chitirai Selvan v. The Director Of Geology And Mining

1 W.P.(MD)NO.5946 OF 2024 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.03.2024

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.5946 of 2024 AND W.M.P.(MD)No.5600 of 2024 N. Chitirai Selvan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Director of Geology and mining, O/o. The Director of Geology and Mining, Appellate Authority, Industrial estate, Guindy, Chennai.

2. The District Collector, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent No.1 to dispose of the appeal preferred by the petitioner Under Rule 36 C of the Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules 1959 dated 24.02.2024 and consequently forbear the Respondent No.2 from initiating an coercive action till the disposal of the appeal within the time period stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr. S. Rajasekar For Respondents : Mr. A. Kannan, Additional Government Pleader.

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Heard both sides.

2. The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned appeal proceedings on merits and in accordance with law within a period of ten 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. This writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 13.03.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU To:

1. The Director of Geology and mining, O/o. The Director of Geology and Mining, Appellate Authority, Industrial estate, Guindy, Chennai.

2. The District Collector, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin.

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