Siva Mineral Dealers v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.06.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Siva Mineral Dealers Rep. by its Managing Partner N.Rajendran, S/o.Namadurai Nadar 3/25D, Madathur Road, Tuticorin-628 001.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Assistant Director of Mines & Minology, District Collector Office, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

... 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 grant registration of mineral dealer to the petitioner by considering the petitioner's application dated 16.11.2021 within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Sivachandran For Respondents : Mr.Veerakathiravan Additional Advocate General assisted by Mr.D.Sasikumar Additional Government Pleader 1/3

ORDER

When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Advocate General assisted by the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents informs the Court that the District Collector, Thoothukudi has rejected the petitioner's request on 05.02.2024. It is for the petitioner to challenge the same in the manner known to law.

2. With this liberty to the petitioner, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

12.06.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Assistant Director of Mines & Minology, District Collector Office, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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