M.Sankaranarayanan v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Tenkasi District blue metal quarry writ petition dismissed by Madurai Bench of Madras High Court (G.R. Swaminathan J., 01.09.2025); W.P.(MD)No.23883 of 2025; writ of mandamus under Article 226 against District Collector Tenkasi, RDO Sankarankovil, Tahsildar Sankarankovil and Assistant Director Geology and Mining; quarry licence/permission withheld pending patta inclusion of petitioner M.Sankaranarayanan and siblings, legal heirs of V.A.T.K.Muthusamy Pandian, for S.No.151, 6.24 hecs (15.42 acre), Vadikottai Revenue Village, Sankarankovil Taluk; representation dated 25.07.2025; petitioner directed to challenge fourth respondent's proceedings dated 20.06.2024 in manner known to law; liberty granted; dismissed, no costs; connected W.M.P.(MD)No.18757 of 2025 closed; fifth respondent G.Muppidathi represented by R.J.Karthick.
What did the court decide?
No substantive relief; the petitioner is granted liberty to challenge the fourth respondent's proceedings dated 20.06.2024 in the manner known to law. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petition closed.