Ashok v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.08.2015 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE V.M.VELUMANI W.P.(MD)No.6421 of 2014 Ashok ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Tahsildar, Tirupuvanam Taluk, Thirupuvanam.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thirupuvanam Police Station, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to prevent the illegal tree cutting operation in the vicinity on the river bed of Athikarai Vilakku, Kalugerkadai, Manalur villages on the basis of the representation of the petitioner dated 10.4.2014.

For Petitioner : Mr.L.Plato Aristatil For Respondents : Mr.M.Alagudevan Special Govt. Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by R.SUDHAKAR,J.) This writ petition has been filed in public interest, seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to prevent the illegal tree cutting operation in the vicinity on the river bed of Athikarai Vilakku, Kalugerkadai, Manalur Village on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 10.04.2014

2. Heard both sides.

3. The grievance of the petitioner is that the representation dated 10.04.2014 submitted by the petitioner, has not been considered so far and hence, this writ petition.

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4. Though the petitioner has sought for the relief as above, the learned Counsel for the petitioner would submit that the representation dated 10.04.2014 submitted by the petitioner may be directed to be considered by the first respondent.

5. Accordingly, without going into the merits of the petitioner's claim, the first respondent is directed to verify the nature of the complaint made by the petitioner and consider the representation of the petitioner dated 10.04.2014 on its own merit and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case and the authority concerned is free to deal with the matter on its own merit as per law.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (Crl.Side) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar mj To 1.The District collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Tahsildar, Tirupuvanam Taluk, Thirupuvanam.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thirupuvanam Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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