Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6007/2019disposed of

S.Vaidegi, W/O.G.Selvaraj v. The District Forrest Officer,

2026-02-04Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR WP(MD) No.6007 of 2019 and WMP(MD).No.4801 of 2019 S.Vaidegi .....Petitioner Vs 1.The District Forest Officer Dindigul Forest Division Dindigul District 2.Assistant Engineer (TNEB) Operation and Management Town Branch Office Vadamadurai Dindigul District ....Respondents Prayer: This Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's application for License of Saw Mill dated 26.12.2016 on merits and in accordance with lay by giving sufficient opportunity of personal hearing and further direct the second respondent not to disconnect the electricity service connection in "No.052270154103" pending consideration of the petitioner's aforesaid application by the first respondent. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinod Sathya Lazar For Respondents :Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader for R1 : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel for R2 1/5

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by an owner of a Saw Mill seeking a mandamus as against the first respondent to consider the petitioner's application for License based upon her application dated 26.12.2016.

2.A perusal of the counter filed by the first respondent reveals that so far orders have not been passed in the application made by the petitioner seeking license to run a Saw Mill.

3.In view of the above said facts, the first respondent is directed to consider the request of the petitioner and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 04.02.2026 Internet : Yes/No Index : Yes/No NCC : Yes/No msa 2/5

To 1.The District Forest Officer Dindigul Forest Division Dindigul District 2.The Section Officer V.R.Section Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai 3/5

R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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