Vannathiparai Nagammal Kalluvudaikum Mahalier Sangam v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.09.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Vannathiparai Nagammal Kalludaikum Mahalier Sangam, Rep. through its President, D.Thavamani.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Theni District.

2.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mining, Collectorate, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to dispose the petitioner's representation dated 27.07.2021 with regard to allotment of land at Thimmarasanayakanur Bit-II Village of Andipatty Taluk, Theni District for querying operation to the petitioner's society in manner known to law, within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ganapathi Subramanian For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar, Government Pleader.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner has no right to demand that they should be granted a quarry site. These are matters in which the authorities will have to take a call on their own taking into account the relevant facts and circumstances. No direction can be issued as such. The matter is left to the discretion of the first respondent.

3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 01.09.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:

1.The District Collector, Theni District.

2.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mining, Collectorate, Theni District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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