T.Thulasimani v. the Tahsildar
Writ of Mandamus – hollow blocks factory in residential area
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, W.P.No.12661 of 2026, decided 10.04.2026 by Abdul Quddhose, J. Petitioner T.Thulasimani sought mandamus under Article 226 against the Tahsildar, Modakkurichi Taluk, the Block Development Officer, Modakkurichi Panchayat Union, and the Executive Officer, Poondurai Semoor Panchayat, regarding M/s.Velava Hallow Block Company's proposed hollow blocks factory at R.S.No.285/4, Sellakumarapalayam, Murungaikattuvalasu, Poondurai Semoor Village, Erode District. Writ petition disposed of with directions: notice to petitioner before considering any licence/permission application by 4th respondent; consideration of representation dated 02.03.2026 on merits; one personal hearing; reasoned order if objections rejected; no costs; no opinion on merits; notice to 4th respondent dispensed with.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions to official respondents 1 to 3 to put the petitioner on notice of any application by the 4th respondent for licence/permission to set up the hollow blocks factory, to consider her objections dated 02.03.2026 on merits and in accordance with law, to afford her one personal hearing, and to grant licence only thereafter, giving reasons if the objections are rejected. No costs.