IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23.6.2011 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.14096 of 2011 J.SHAJI [ PETITIONER ] Vs THE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONER [ RESPONDENT ] TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING AND HACA BOARD (HILL AREA CONSERVATION AUTHORITY) 807, ANNA SALAI CHENNAI 2 Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant the Licence to the petitioner for quarrying stone and jelly OAE 1.3370 Hects of patta land in S.F.Nos.447/3C2, 454/2A of Vellimalai Village, Kalkulam Taluk pending in file No.20700/10 on the file of the respondent on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 10.5.2010 made to the respondent on merits in accordance with law within a time frame. For petitioner : Mr.Krishna Das For respondents : Mr.N.Sakthivel Government Advocate O R D E R Mr.N.Sakthivel, the learned Government Advocate, 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 representation, dated 10.5.2010, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. 3. The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondent, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 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 10.5.2010, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner and the other persons concerned, if any, 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 10.5.2010, to the 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. Sd/ Asst. Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar lan To: 1 THE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONER TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING AND HACA BOARD (HILL AREA CONSERVATION AUTHORITY) 807, ANNA SALAI CHENNAI 2 1 cc To The Government Pleader, SR.36548 1 cc To M/S.Krishnadas, Advocate, SR.36151 Writ Petition No.14096 of 2011 RV (CO) RH (27.6.11) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/