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Kanagaraj.N v. The Government of Tamilnadu

Madras HC30 Nov 2021WP(MD)/16225/2021

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In a writ petition under Article 226, the petitioner sought a mandamus directing the respondents to take action against illegal mining near the Summer Time Dam at Palani and restore the area. The court directed the District Collector to consider the petitioner's representation, afford a hearing, and communicate orders within four weeks, subsequently disposing of the petition.

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Direction to District Collector to consider petitioner's representation, afford opportunity of personal hearing, and communicate orders within four weeks.

Kanagaraj.N Vs The Government of Tamilnadu — Environment and Pollution | Madras HC (2021)

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W.P(MD)No.16225 of 2021

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.11.2021 CORAM :

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE PUSHPA SATHYANARAYANA and THE HONOURABLE THIRU.JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN W.P(MD)No.16225 of 2021 and WMP(MD)No.13072 of 2021

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N.Kanagaraj ... Petitioner

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vs.

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1)The Government of Tamilnadu, Rep by its Additional Chief Secretary, PWD-Water Resources Department, Fort St George, Chennai-600 009.

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2)The Additional Chief Secretary, Municipal Administration, urban and water supply department, Government of Tamilnadu, Fort St George, Chennai-600 009.

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3)The Principal Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department, Government of Tamilnadu, Fort St George, Chennai-600 009. 4)The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul. ... Respondents

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Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take appropriate legal action against the erred officials who are supporting the illegal mining of mineral (kz; ) near the Summer Time Dam (nfhilfhy ePh; njf;fk ; ) at Palani and direct the respondents to restore the area in its original condition based on the petitioner's representation dated 25.08.2021 within the period stipulated by this Hon'ble Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.Ananth C.Rajesh For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilakkumar Government Pleader

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W.P(MD)No.16225 of 2021

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by PUSHPA SATHYANARAYANA, J. )

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The petitioner has sought for a Mandamus, to direct the respondents to take appropriate legal action against the erring officials who are supporting the illegal mining of mineral near the Summer Time Dam at Palani and direct the respondents to restore the area in its original condition, based on the petitioner's representation dated 25.08.2021, within a time frame.

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It is the case of the petitioner that rain water coming from the Kodaikanal hills will be stored in the said dam and after purification, the water will be supplied to the residents of Palani and neighbouring villages. However, the local party people attempted to destroy the said dam and illegally mining the mineral from the dam at a depth of 20 feet. Hence, the petitioner made a detailed representation to the 4^th respondent, District Collector, Dindigul District and the 1^st respondent, Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Tamilnadu, on 25.08.2021. As there was no response, this writ petition has been filed.

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The learned Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would state that suitable orders will be passed on the petitioner's representation dated 25.08.2021.

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In view of the above submission, the 4^th respondent, District Collector, Dindigul District, is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 25.08.2021, and pass orders after affording opportunity of personal hearing to the persons concerned and communicate the order that may be passed, to the petitioner, within a period of four weeks.

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With the above directions, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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Post the matter on 18.01.2022 for reporting compliance. Sd/-

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// True Copy //

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/ /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

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W.P(MD)No.16225 of 2021

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1)The Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamilnadu, PWD-Water Resources Department, Fort St George, Chennai-600 009. 2)The Additional Chief Secretary, Municipal Administration, urban and water supply department, Government of Tamilnadu, Fort St George, Chennai-600 009. 3)The Principal Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department, Government of Tamilnadu, Fort St George, Chennai-600 009. 4)The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul. +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-36972[F] dated 02/12/2021 )

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ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.16225 of 2021 DATED : 30.11.2021

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SK(CO) GC(29.12.2021) 3P 6C

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