Madras High CourtWP(MD)/15257/2019disposed of

S.S.Esakkimuthu v. The Deputy Director Of

2021-03-10Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.15257 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.03.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.15257 of 2019 S.S.Esakkimuthu ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Deputy Director of Geology & Mines, Collectorate Campus, Tirunelveli-627 009.

2.The District Collector, Collectorate, Tirunelveli-627 009. ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.05.2019 and 18.06.2019 pass appropriate orders to grant the stone quarry lease in SI.No.17, Vadakku Kavalakurichi, S.F.No.405(P) to an extent of 1.10.0 hectares, within a time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Meenakshisundaram for Mr.D.Nallathambi For Respondents : Mr.S.Angappan Government Advocate

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The prayer in the writ petition is for consideration of the petitioner's representation for grant of the petition mentioned stone quarry lease in his favour.

3.The learned Government Advocate originally sought time for filing his counter affidavit.

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W.P.(MD)No.15257 of 2019 4.Since the prayer itself is rather limited, without going into the merits of the matter, the second respondent is directed to pass orders on the petition mentioned representation on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that it is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or other. I have not given any positive direction to pass orders in a particular manner. The issue is left open. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

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rmi To 1.The Deputy Director of Geology & Mines, Collectorate Campus, Tirunelveli-627 009.

2.The District Collector, Collectorate, Tirunelveli-627 009.

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