A. Innisai v. the Dist. Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought a writ to stop sand removal from specific land parcels, alleging water body degradation post-pending title classification. The Court held the petitioner's fear unfounded based on a communication from the fifth respondent confirming the land is classified as 'Government Poramboke Oorani' with active inspection measures. The writ is closed with instructions to authorities.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner's apprehension held unfounded; Writ Petition closed with direction to Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Land Administration to dispose pending matter expeditiously.
What the court decided
W.P.(MD) No.8868 of 2020
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 07.08.2020
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.SATHYANARAYANAN and
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM
W.P.(MD)No.8868 of 2020 and
W.M.P.(MD)No.8128 of 2020
(Through Video conferencing)
A.Innasi
...Petitioner
-Vs-
- 1.The District Collector Sivagangai District Sivagangai.
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner's apprehension regarding sand removal from water bodies is reasonable given the respondents' official classification and inspectation plans.
Whether a writ of mandamus should be issued to restrain the respondents from granting mining licenses in the disputed area.
Whether the pending proceedings by the Special Commissioner/Commissioner of Land Administration require additional court intervention.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
A.Inansi
- respondent
The District Collector Sivagangai District Sivagangai
- respondent
The Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District
- respondent
The District Revenue Officer Sivagangai, Sivagangai District
- respondent
The Revenue Divisional Officer Devokottai, Sivagangai District
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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