Karthick v. The District Collector,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.10.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P(MD)No.23448 of 2025 Karthik ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The District Collector, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sankaran Kovil Division, Tenkasi District.
3.The Tahsildar, Sivagiri Taluk, Tenkasi District.
4.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mining Department, Tenkasi District.
5.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai.
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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 conduct proper inspection and to close the illegal brick kilns running in Survey No.118/1 situated at Sivagiru Part 2 Village, Tenkasi District on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 17.10.2025 within a stipulated period as prescribed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sundarapandian For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader for R.1 to R.4 Mrs.Madhuri Donti Reddy Standing Counsel for R.5
ORDER
Heard both sides.
2.The learned Standing Counsel for the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board brings to my notice that for the very same relief sought in this writ petition, the petitioner had already approached the National Green Tribunal by filing O.A.No.221 of 2024.
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3.The petitioner has to necessarily pursue his remedy only before the National Green Tribunal.
4.This Writ Petition stands dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.
27.10.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The District Collector, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sankaran Kovil Division, Tenkasi District.
3.The Tahsildar, Sivagiri Taluk, Tenkasi District.
4.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mining Department, Tenkasi District.
5.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai.
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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.
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