Madras High CourtWP(MD)/32421/2025disposed of

Kaluvathevan K v. The District Collector

2025-11-12Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.32421 OF 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.32421 of 2025

1. K.Kaluvathevan

2. K.Karthick ... Petitioners Vs.

1. The District Collector, Madurai District.

2. The Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mining, Collectorate, Madurai District.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

4. The Tahsildar, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to consider and pass order in view of the second respondent's proceedings in Na.Ka.No.37/fzpkk;/2023 dated 28.07.2025 in respect of the first petitioner's application dated 1/4

2 W.P.(MD)NO.32421 OF 2025 17.02.2023 seeking grant of quarry lease for extraction of rough stone and gravel in survey Nos.44/3, 44/11, 44/12A, 44/12D, 44/14, 45/3, 45/4, 45/6, 45/8, 45/9, 45/14, 45/16 and 45/17 situated at Kunnampatti Village, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.R.Shanmuganathan For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai, Special Government Pleader.

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O R D E R

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner was granted quarry lease. The lease period had already expired. The petitioner had given an application seeking fresh lease for ten more years. The application is pending for quite some time. The third respondent is said to have submitted his report.

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3. The second respondent is directed to pass order on the petitioner's application on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs. 12.11.2025 NCS : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU To:

1. The District Collector, Madurai District.

2. The Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mining, Collectorate, Madurai District.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

4. The Tahsildar, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

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