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S.Ponsugi v. The District Collector

Madras HC20 Jul 2026WP(MD)/20314/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Hot mix plant No Objection Certificate; representations dated 17.12.2024 and 11.06.2026; Tahsildar Rathapuram/Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District; S.No. 1377/4B, Patta No.4195, Vepilankulam Part 1 Village; writ of mandamus under Article 226; disposed of at admission on State counsel's undertaking; six-week disposal timeline; no costs; single-judge order by C. Saravanan, J.; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the second respondent (Tahsildar, Rathapuram Taluk) to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representations dated 17.12.2024 and 11.06.2026 on merits within six weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs awarded. ¶21

S.Ponsugi Vs The District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P.(MD) No. 20314 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 20.07.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN

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W.P.(MD) No. 20314 of 2026

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S.Ponsugi ... Petitioner

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1. The District Collector, Tirunelveli District.

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The Tahsildar, Rathapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus by directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner’s representations dated 17.12.2024 and 11.06.2026 with regard to the issuance of No Objection Certificate for erecting a Hot mix plant in S.No. 1377/4B comprised in Patta No.4195 in Vepilankulam Part 1 Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, as expeditiously as possible and dispose of the same within the time frame as fixed by this Court.

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For petitioner : Mr. R.Anand

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.(MD) No. 20314 of 2026

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For respondents : Mr.R.Parthiban Counsel for State of TN

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition is disposed of at the time of admission after recording the submissions of the learned Counsel for State of TN that the petitioner’s representations dated 17.12.2024 and 11.06.2026 will be considered and disposed of on merits by the second respondent within a period six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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