IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 10-02-2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.836 of 2011 and M.P.No.1 of 2011 Tamil Nadu Pottery Workers (Kulalar) Sangam, Rep by its Secretary T.Duruvan, 38/1, Choolai Medu, Salavan Pettai, Vellore District. ... Petitioner. Versus 1.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Satuvecheri, Vellore. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, The Revenue Divisional Office, Ranipet, Vellore District-632401. 3.Deputy Thasildar Taluk Office, Arcot, Vellore District. .. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent to permit the Pottery workers of the Petitioner Sangam, for quarrying 800 carts clays in the lake in accordance with Sec 6 of The Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules 1959 Quarrying for domestic or agricultural or other specific purposes read with G.o.Ms.No.443 dated 02.04.1981. For Petitioner : Mr.Karan and Uday For Respondents: Mr.R.Thirugnanam Special Government Pleader https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ O R D E R Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government appearing for the respondents. 2. At this stage of the hearing of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated, 15.03.2010, on merits, 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 first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 15.03.2010, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 15.03.2010, 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. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. Sd/- Asst.Registrar /True Copy/ Sub.Asst.Registrar arr To 1.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Satuvecheri, Vellore. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, The Revenue Divisional Office, Ranipet, Vellore District-632401. 3.The Deputy Thasildar Taluk Office, Arcot, Vellore District. + 1 cc to the Government Pleader Sr.10515 + 1 cc to M/s. Karan, & Uday, Advocate SR.1115 W.P.No.836 of 2011 PA(CO) Eu 1.3.11 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/