S.Muthu v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN and W.M.P.(MD)No.22830 of 2025 S.Muthu ... Petitioner /Vs./

1. The District Collector, Theni Taluk,

2. The District Revenue Officer, Theni Taluk,

3. The Revenue Tahsildar, Uthamapalayam,

4. The Joint Chief Controller Of Explosives, A and B Wing, Block 1-8, 2nd Floor, Shastri Bhavan, 26, Haddous Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 6.

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5. The District Environment Engineer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,

6. The Executive Engineer (WRO), Public Works Department, Theni District.

7. The Territory Manager, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, No.2 Race Road, Chokkikulam, Madurai.

8. K.Tamilselvan ... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition - filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to consider the representation, dated 25.06.2025 and to forbear the 2nd respondent from granting a "No Objection Certificate(NOC)", for establishment of a new petroleum outlet in the land in S.No.33/3B in Sankarapuram village, Uthampalayam Taluk, Theni District, as the proposed site situated within 50 meter of the water channel and stream situated in S.No.32 and S.No.10 and thereby violates the distant criteria as per the guidelines of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under its Official Memorandum dated 16.08.2021. For Petitioner : Mr.S.R.Krish Aravind For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilakkumar (R1 to R6) Government Pleader Mr.M.Mahaboob Athiff (R7) 2/4

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.) Mr.S.R.Krish Aravind, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner makes an endorsement to the effect that this writ petition is not pursued, as he states that no objection certificate has been granted for setting up the petroleum outlet. Recording the same, this writ petition as also the miscellaneous petition are dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. [A.S.M.J.,] & [C.K.J.,] 23.10.2025 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes sm TO:-

1. The District Collector, Theni Taluk, Theni District.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Theni Taluk, Theni District.

3. The Revenue Tahsildar, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

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DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.

AND C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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4. The Joint Chief Controller Of Explosives, A and B Wing, Block 1-8, 2nd Floor, Shastri Bhavan, 26, Haddous Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 6.

5. The District Environment Engineer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,

6. The Executive Engineer (WRO), Public Works Department, Theni District.

Order made in Dated:

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