IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 27.01.2010 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P. NO.1264 OF 2010 T.Rangaraju .. Petitioner Versus The District Collector, Perambalur District, Perambalur. .. Respondent PRAYER: Writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent herein to consider and pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 5.11.2009 seeking permission / lease to quarry stones from the leasehold land bearing survey No.280/13A, Block-1A, admeasuring 2.00.0 Hectares in Thuraimangalam Village, Perambalur Taluk and District for a further period of 5 years to complete 10 years period of lease in terms of Rule 8(8) of the Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Sanjeevi For Respondent : Ms.Lita Srinivasan Government Advocate. O R D E R Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondent. 2. Though the prayer sought for by the petitioner, in the present writ petition, is for a larger relief, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the representation of the petitioner, dated 5.11.2009, is directed to be disposed of by the respondent, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. 3. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent, 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 respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 5.11.2009, on merits and in accordance with https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. The petitioner is directed to furnish to the respondent a copy of the representation, dated 5.11.2009, 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. 6. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar vs/lan To The District Collector, Perambalur District, Perambalur. 1 cc To The Government Pleader, SR.4604. W.P. NO.1264 OF 2010 GS(CO) RVL 29.01.2010 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/