1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.07.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.MANIKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.7034 of 2011 M.Arul Antonyraj : Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli. 2.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mines, Kokiralulam, Tirunelveli. : Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 31.05.2011 with a time frame. For petitioner : Mr.S.Saji Bino For respondents : Mr.B.Pugalenthi Special Govt. Pleader ORDER Mandamus sought for in the writ petition is to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 31.05.2001, on the basis of the pleadings that the quarry owner, in Survey Nos.52, 53 and 39/1 has been using high density explosives and on account of the same, the compound wall of the petitioner, cashew factory and other units are damaged. 2.Considering the limited relief sought for, heard the learned Special Government Pleader. 3.It is the grievance of the petitioner that though he had given complaint before the Sub-Inspector of Police, Muneerpalayam, Tirunelveli District, to take action against the quarry owner for using the high density explosives more than the admissible limit, no action has been taken. 4.It is also submitted that his representation, dated 31.05.2011 addressed to the respondents have not been enquired into. Hence, the writ petition, as stated supra. 5.To substantiate the pleadings, the petitioner has also enclosed photographs and the details of the petitions. However, this Court is not inclined to advert to the merits of case, but constrained to issue a mandamus to the 2nd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 31.05.2011. 6.It is also to be noted that it is obligatory on the part of the District Administration and the 2nd respondent to take necessary steps to https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 protect the person and properties of the inhabitants located near the quarry site. 7.As such a view, the 2nd respondent shall consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 31.05.2011 after giving due notice to the quarry owner and pass appropriate orders, within a period three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 8.Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (RTI) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli. 2.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mines, Kokiralulam, Tirunelveli. +1CC TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER, SR.22352 +1CC TO MR.S.SAJIBINO ADVOCATE SR.22318 er SR : 11.07.2011 : 2p/5c : IT order in W.P.(MD).No.7034 of 2011 08.07.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/