Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2197/2013dismissed as infructuous

K. Marthandan, v. The District Collector,

2018-02-08Honourable Mr Justice V. Bharathidasan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.02.2018 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN WP (MD) Nos.2197 and 2198 of 2013 K.Marthandan ... Petitioner in WP(MD)No.2197/13 R.Suresh Kumar ... Petitioner in WP(MD)No.2198/13 Vs.

1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Assistant Director, (Geology and Mining), Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

... Respondents in both W.Ps.

Petitions filed under Article 226 Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to consider the representations of the petitioners dated 29.09.2012 and 01.10.2012 and consequential direction to the first respondent to extend the lease for the period of another 5 years in respect of the quarry land in Survey Nos.276/5 & 275/6, situated at Melapoongudi Village, Sivagangai District in the light of Rule 8(8) of the Tamil Nadu Minor Minerals Concession Rules 1959.

For Petitioners : Mr.D.Shanmugaraja Sethupati For Respondents : Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar Additional Government Pleader (both W.Ps.) COMMON ORDER These writ petitions have been filed seeking direction to the first respondent to consider the representations of the petitioners dated 29.09.2012 and 01.10.2012 for extension of lease for the period of another 5 years in respect of the quarry land in Survey Nos.276/5 & 275/6, situated at Melapoongudi Village, Sivagangai District.

https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2.Admittedly, pending writ petitions, the first respondent

has passed orders, rejecting the petitioners' request. Hence, these writ petitions are dismissed as infructuous. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (T&P) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Assistant Director, (Geology and Mining), Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

+1cc to M/S.Special Government Pleader,SR. 47470,47459 WP (MD) Nos.2197 and 2198 of 2013 08.02.2018 (1⁄2) MJ KK/KKR/SAR 1/22.02.2018/ 2P- 4C/ https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/