V.Pandi, v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court set aside an order imposing a penalty of Rs. 7,17,000 for illegal quarrying. The court held that the order was cryptic, no notice was served, and the respondents failed to comply with a prior direction to furnish documents, violating principles of natural justice.
What did the court decide?
The impugned order passed by the third respondent dated 10.02.2016 is set aside. Misc. petition closed. No costs.
What the court decided
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 28.06.2017
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU
W.P(MD)No.3588 of 2016 and
WMP(MD)No.3212 of 2016
V.Pandi
.. Petitioner
Vs.
- 1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
- 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.
3.The Tahsildar,
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the impugned order imposing a penalty is sustainable on its face due to failure to serve documents and comply with prior directions?
Whether the respondents can initiate action without first complying with the earlier direction to furnish copies and afford an opportunity of hearing?
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
V.Pandi
- respondent
The District Collector, Sivagangai District
- respondent
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai
- respondent
The Tahsildar, Devakottai
- respondent
T.Velayutha Perumal @ Ramu
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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