S.Gururaja v. Commissioner Of Geology And Mining

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P(MD)No.24403 of 2023 S.Gururaja ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

2.The Deputy Director of Geology and Mining, Collectorate Campus, Virudhunagar.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to extend the petitioner period of quarry lease for another 2 years inlieu of period of loss due to Corana Virus on the basis of his representation dated 21.08.2023 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Jeganathan 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.M.Prakash Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

2. The second respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The second respondent will put on notice all the interested parties before passing final order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or the other.

3. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

30.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA 2/4

To 1.The Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

2.The Deputy Director of Geology and Mining, Collectorate Campus, Virudhunagar.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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