Susila v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.09.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Susila ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Dindigul.

2.The Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Dindigul.

3.The Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Gundaru Basin Division, Madurai.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to pass orders permitting the petitioner to quarry for the total quantity of 77,680 cubic meters of rough stones and 20,422 cubic meters of gravel sand from the subject properties in Survey Nos.183/3, 194/1 and 194/7, Viruveedu Village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District as per order dated 08.06.2023 passed by the second respondent. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Barathan For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner has applied to the first respondent seeking quarry lease in respect of her patta land.

3.The first respondent is directed to pass order on the petitioner's application on merits and in accordance with law within a period of ten weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. 4.This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 18.09.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Dindigul.

2.The Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Dindigul.

3.The Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Gundaru Basin Division, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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