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R.Sankar v. The Special Officer

2025-06-02Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY R.Sankar ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Special Officer, Chief Minister of TamilNadu Cell (CM Cell), Secretariat, Chennai.

2. The Principal Secretary, Industries (MMB-1) Department, St. George Fort, Chennai.

3. The Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Natural Resources Department, Secretariat, Chennai.

4. The District Collector, O/o.District Collector,

5. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirunelveli Division,

6. The Assistant Director, Geology and Mining, Tirunelveli, 1/5

7. The Tahsildar, Thisayanvilai Taluk,

8. The Village Administrative Officer, Kasthurirengapauram Part-1 Village, Thisayanvilai Taluk,

9. Jegan ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent Nos. 1 to 8 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2025 and direct the Respondents Nos.1 to 8 to cancel the quarrying license granted to the 9th Respondent and initiate appropriate legal action as against him for illegal excess quarrying in the land situated in Survey Nos.488/1, 488/3A(P), 489/2(P) and 491/1(P) of Kasthurirenganpauram Part-I Village, Thisayanvilai Taluk, Tirunelveli District and for illegally storing and selling the same in Survey Nos. 490/1, 490/2 and 490/3 in Kasthurirengapuram Part-I Village, Thisayanvilai Taluk, Tiruenelveli District.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Anto Prince For Respondent Nos.1 to 8 : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition is filed seeking Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 8, to cancel the quarrying license and also to take action against the ninth respondent for illegally quarrying excess land. 2/5

2. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

3. This Court, without expressing any opinion, directs the fourth respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2025 after giving opportunity to the petitioner and as well as the ninth respondent. The fourth respondent shall pass orders in accordance with law, within a period of twelve(12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 02.06.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ Nos pnn 3/5

To

1. The Special Officer, Chief Minister of TamilNadu Cell (CM Cell), Secretariat, Chennai.

2. The Principal Secretary, Industries (MMB-1) Department, St. George Fort, Chennai.

3. The Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Natural Resources Department, Secretariat, Chennai.

4. The District Collector, O/o.District Collector,

5. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirunelveli Division,

6. The Assistant Director, Geology and Mining, Tirunelveli,

7. The Tahsildar, Thisayanvilai Taluk,

8. The Village Administrative Officer, Kasthurirengapauram Part-1 Village, Thisayanvilai Taluk, 4/5

S.SRIMATHY, J.

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