IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20.4.2011 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.9338 of 2011 1 M/S.GRACE MINERALS [ PETITIONER ] REP BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER D.DHAYA DEVADOSS Vs 1 STATE OF TAMILNADU REP. BY ITS SECRETARY INDUSTRIES DEPARTMENT FORT ST.GEORGE CHENNAI 2 THE COMMISSIONER GEOLOGY AND MINING DEPARTMENT GUINDY, CHENNAI 32 [ RESPONDENTS ] Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 25.5.2006 for mining of garnet sand in an extent of 130.00.0 Hectares in Poramboke comprised in S.F.No.31 part Sittalari Villages, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District and grant the specific area clearance for the same forthwith. For petitioner : Mr.V.Shanmugham For respondents : Mr.R.Thirugnanam SGP O R D E R Mr.R.Thirugnanam, the learned Special Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondents. 2. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if the first respondent is directed to dispose of the application, dated 25.5.2006, for mining of garnet sand, in an extent of 130.00.0 Hectares, in the Poramboke, comprised in S.F.No.31 part Sittalari Villages, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the application, dated 25.5.2006, on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, not later than four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the application, dated 25.5.2006, to the first respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter. 5. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Sd/- Asst. Registrar /True copy/ Sub. Asst. Registrar lan To: 1 THE SECRETARY STATE OF TAMILNADU INDUSTRIES DEPARTMENT FORT ST.GEORGE CHENNAI 2 THE COMMISSIONER GEOLOGY AND MINING DEPARTMENT GUINDY, CHENNAI 32 + 1 cc to the Government Pleader Sr.28053 + 1 cc to Mr.V. Shanmugam, SR.27859 Writ Petition No.9338 of 2011 PA(CO) EU 4.5.11 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/