P.Venkatachalam v. State Level Environmental Impact

ORDER By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the Respondent to consider the Petitioners Re-Submission Letter dated 29.11.2025 and issue fresh orders after affording an opportunity for personal hearing pertaining to the Environmental Clearance application proposal No. SIA / TN / MIN / 56440 /2020 for quarrying rough stone and gravel preferred for the Extent of 1.53.5 Ha of Patta lands in S.F. no 63/1A2 and 64/1 (P) of Velampalayam Village, palladam Taluk,Tiruppur District

¶3It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner made application before the respondent for quarry rough stone and gravel in respect of patta land, however, the petitioner's proposal was rejected vide order dated 05.02.2024. It is the grievance of the petitioner that the petitioner resubmitted the application, however, no order is passed. Hence, this writ petition.

¶4When the case was taken up, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that though order is passed rejecting the proposal, however, formal order is not passed under Section 16(i) under National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 enabling the petitioner for filing an appeal before the Tribunal. Hence, seeks for direction.

¶5The learned counsel for the respondent submitted that the formal order under Section 16(i) under National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 will passed and the same will be communicated to the petitioner within a reasonable time fixed by this Court.

¶6Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record.

¶7Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the case directs the respondent to pass a formal order under Section 16(i) under National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 and communicate the same to the petitioner within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order enabling the petitioner to file appropriate appeal before Tribunal.

¶8Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 08-04-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To The Member Secretary State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)- Tamil Nadu, 9th Floor, Metro (CMRL Building) Nandanam, Chennai 600 035 M.DHANDAPANI J. dhk

08-04-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-04-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI P.Venkatachalam Petitioner(s) Vs State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)- Tamil nadu, Rep by its Member Secretary, 9th Floor, Metro (CMRL Building) Nandanam, Chennai 600 035 Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the Respondent to consider the Petitioners Re- Submission Letter dated 29.11.2025 and issue fresh orders after affording an opportunity for personal hearing pertaining to the Environmental Clearance application proposal No. SIA / TN / MIN / 56440 /2020 for quarrying rough stone and gravel preferred for the Extent of 1.53.5 Ha of Patta lands in S.F. no 63/1A2 and 64/1 (P) of Velampalayam Village, palladam Taluk,Tiruppur District For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Vignesh For Respondent: Mr.K.Srinivasa Murthy