IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 01.04.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.8562 of 2011 and M.P.No.1 of 2011 S.Jacob .. Petitioner. Versus 1.The District Collector, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur. 2.The Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Thiruvallur. .. Respondents. Prayer: Petition filed seeking for a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant further period of three months to the petitioner to quarry entire 3000 lorry loads savudu in PWD lake comprised in S.No.256/2 Gudapakkam village, Poonamallee Taluk, Thiruvallur District and issue necessary transport permit and facsimile despatch slips by revalidating the unused transport permits and despatch slips for the quarrying operation. For Petitioner : Ms.R.Vijaya For Respondents : Mr.R.Thirugnanam, SGP O R D E R Heard the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and the learned Sepcial Government Pleader appearing on behalf of 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 25.03.2011, on merits, within a specified period. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents, 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 25.03.2011, on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, not later than 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 25.03.2011, 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. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Asst.Registrar. /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar. cse/lan To 1.The District Collector, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur. 2.The Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Thiruvallur. 1 cc to Ms.R. Vijaya, Advocate, Sr. 24049 Writ Petition No.8562 of 2011 and M.P.No.1 of 2011 SP (CO) kk 5/4 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/