Dhasthagiri v. The District Collector

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.) Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the 5th respondent and Mr.C.R.Malarvannan, learned counsel appearing for the respondents 1 to 4 and 6 to 9.

¶2The writ petitioner is a resident of Valavachanur Village, Tiruvannamalai District and alleges that illegal sand mining is rampantly going on in the Thenpennai River, which is close to his residence. Since no action was taken on his complaint, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the Tahsildar, Thandarampattu, has issued an enquiry notice to the concerned parties. Therefore, we direct the 6th respondent/ Tahsildar to conclude the enquiry and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of three (3) weeks thereafter. Page3 of 6

¶4With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. (G.R.S.,J.) (V.L.N.,J.) 27-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Mst/Asi To

¶1The District Collector Office of District Collectorate, Thiruvannamalai District.

¶2The superitendent of Police thiruvannmalai Distrct, thiruvannamalai

¶3The Revenue divisional officer Revenue Divisional office, thiruvanamalai

¶4The Director thiruvanamalai Distrct, urban Development office, thiruvannmalai

¶5The Block Development officer Thandarampattu Division, Page4 of 6

¶6The Tahsildar Thandarampattu Taluk office,

¶7The Assistant Director Mines and Minerals office, First Floor, Thandarampattu,

¶8The Inspector of police Thandarampattu Police station, Thandarampattu, Thiruvanmalai

¶9The Village Administrative officer Kottaiyur, thandarampattu, Thiruvanmalai

10.The sub Inspector of Police Vanapuram Police station, Thandarampattu, Thiruvannamalai

11.Mariyasamy Velavachanur Villagem Thiruvanmalai District

12.Rajasekar Kottaiyanur Panchayat office, Kottaiyanur, Thiruvannamali Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o20070oofo2026 G.R.SWAMINATHAN,oJ. AND V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN,oJ. Mst/Asi W.P.oNo.o20070oofo2026 27-05-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN W.P. No. 20070 of 2026 Dhasthagiri, S/o Kansa, No 1006/2 Bus stand street, Valavachanur village, thandarampattu Taluk, Thiruvnamalai ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Office of District Collectorate, Thiruvannamalai District. 2. The Superintendent Of Police Thiruvannmalai District, Thiruvannamalai 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Revenue Divisional Office, 4. The Director Thiruvanamalai District, Urban Development Office, 5. The Block Development Officer Thandarampattu Division, 6. The Tahsildar Thandarampattu Taluk Office, Thiruvanamalai. Page1 of 6 7. The Assistant Director Mines and Minerals office, First Floor, Thandarampattu, 8. The Inspector of police Thandarampattu Police station, Thandarampattu, Thiruvanmalai 9. The Village Administrative officer Kottaiyur, Thandarampattu, Thiruvanmalai 10.The sub Inspector of Police Vanapuram Police station, Thandarampattu, Thiruvannamalai 11.Mariyasamy Velavachanur Villagem Thiruvanmalai District 12.Rajasekar Kottaiyanur Panchayat office, Kottaiyanur, Thiruvannamali ..Respondent(s) Prayer: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondent 1 to 10 to take action against the illegally transports the river sand in Thenpennai River situated at Thandarampattu Taluk thruvannmalai District based on the petitioner's representation dated 25.11.2025 and fix the time frame. For Petitioner(s): Mr. M.Selvam For Respondent(s): Mr. L.S.M. Hasan Fizal Additional Government Pleader for R5 Page2 of 6 Mr.C.R.Malarvannan Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) for R1 to R4 and R6 to R9