Jesu Rajesh Peter v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Jesu Rajesh Peter ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to dispose of the appeal dated 25.09.2025 filed by the petitioner under section 36C of the Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959 within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mrs.P.Jessi Jeeva Priya For Respondents : Mr.B.Ramanathan, Addl. Government Pleader.

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ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned appeal on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

3.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 03.11.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Thoothukudi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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