Jeyaraman v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.11.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P(MD)Nos.15220 & 15223 of 2024 Jeyaraman

...Petitioner

-Vs1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. By its Secretary, Industries Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 9.

2.The Director, Geology and Mining Department, Chennai.

3.The District Collector, Karur District, 4.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mining Department, Karur District, Karur.

5.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur district, Karur.

6.The Tahsildar, 7.The Panchayat President, Easanatahm Village,

8.The Proprietor, M/s.RJS Enterprises, Easanatham Village, Karur District.

...Respondents

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the 8th respondent from running illegal mining operation in S.F.Nos.33/3, 33/1A and 34/1B, situated at Manamettupatti, Esanatham Village, Aravakuruchi Taluk, Karur District and consequently direct the respondents 2 to 6 to initiate appropriate action against the 8th respondent, based upon the representation given by the petitioner dated 10.07.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Gokulraj For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhi Raj Special Government Pleader for RR1 to 6 Mr.J.K.Jeyaseelan Government Advocate for R7 Mr.C.Vakeeswaran for R8

ORDER

Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, the third respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry on the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 14.07.2024 after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the eight respondent herein and dispose of the same within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

2.With the above said directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are also closed. 3.It is made clear that this proceedings anyway is not an impediment for the eight respondent to proceed with the quarry operation. 29.11.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR To 1.The Secretary, Industries Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 9.

2.The Director, Geology and Mining Department, Chennai.

3.The District Collector, Karur District, 4.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mining Department, Karur District, Karur.

5.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur district, Karur.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, RJR 6.The Tahsildar, 7.The Panchayat President, Easanatahm Village, 8.The Proprietor, M/s.RJS Enterprises, Easanatham Village, Karur District.

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