IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22.3.2011 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.7337 of 2011 1 C.BABU [ PETITIONER ] Vs 1 THE COMMISSIONER OF GEOLOGY AND MINING, GUINDY CHENNAI-32. [ RESPONDENTS ] Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 23.10.2010 in respect of stone quarry situated in, 141/1A, 2, 3, 4, to 7, 7A, 7B, 8 to 12, 13B in Karthikeyapuram Village, Thirutani Taluk, Thiruvallur District. For petitioner : Mr.K.R.Krishnan For respondent : Mr.R.Thirugnanam Special Government Pleader O R D E R Mr.R.Thirugnanam, the learned Special Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondent. 2. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if the respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal, dated 23.10.2010, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. 3. The learned Special Government Pleader 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 appeal, dated 23.10.2010, on merits and in accordance with law, 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 appeal, dated 23.10.2010, to the respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 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 COMMISSIONER OF GEOLOGY AND MINING, GUINDY CHENNAI-32. 1 cc To Mr.K.R.Krishnan, Advocate, SR.20162 Writ Petition No.7337 of 2011 ckn(co) pmk.23.3.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/