IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 21.3.2011 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.7094 of 2011 S.SENGODA GOWNDER [ PETITIONER ] Vs 1 THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR NAMAKKAL DISTRICT 2 THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR GEOLOGY AND MINING NAMAKKAL DISTRICT 3 THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER THIRUCHENGODU NAMAKKAL DISTRICT 4 TASHILDAR THIRUCHENGODU NAMAKKAL DISTRICT 5 THE PRESIDENT MARAPPARAI PANCHAYAT THIRUCHENGODU NAMAKKAL DISTRICT 6 R.DHANASEKAR [ RESPONDENTS ] Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 5 herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 5.2.2011 and thereby take appropriate measures as per due process of law to restrain the erection of construction in the land comprised in S.No. 58/3 Marapparai Village, Thiruchengodu Taluk, Namakkal District so as to enable the petitioner to carry on stone quarry operations in his patta land comprised in S.No.53/1 measuring an extent of 4.38.0 hectares, Marapparai village, Thiruchengodu taluk, Namakkal district as per the permit granted by the 1st respondent District Collector by virtue of his proceedings in Na.Ka.No.43/2008/Mines B dated 7.5.2008. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ For petitioner : Ms.R.Gouri For respondents : Mr.R.Thirugnanam Special Government Pleader R1 to R5 O R D E R Mr.R.Thirugnanam, the learned Special Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondents 1 to 5. 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 representation, dated 5.2.2011, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. 3. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 5, 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 representation, dated 5.2.2011, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and the respondents 5 and 6, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 5.2.2011, 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. lan Sd/- Asst. Registrar //True Copy// Sub Asst. Registrar https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ To: 1 THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR NAMAKKAL DISTRICT 2 THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR GEOLOGY AND MINING NAMAKKAL DISTRICT 3 THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER THIRUCHENGODU NAMAKKAL DISTRICT 4 TASHILDAR THIRUCHENGODU NAMAKKAL DISTRICT 5 THE PRESIDENT MARAPPARAI PANCHAYAT THIRUCHENGODU NAMAKKAL DISTRICT + 1 cc to M/s. R. Gouri, Advocate SR No.19730 Writ Petition No.7094 of 2011 CK(CO) SR/22.3.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/