K.Maharajan v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by Dr.G.Jayachandran J.) The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner made an endorsement to withdraw the writ petition. He has also circulated copy of the orders passed in W.P.No.13949 of 2023 dated 19.11.2025 filed by one P.Dhinagaran, who is the 6th respondent in this writ petition. Page4 of 7

¶2In view of the submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition stands dismissed as withdrawn. No order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. (G.J.,J.) (S.S.A.,J.) 02-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRP

¶1The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. By Its Principal Secretary To Government, Department Of Housing And Urban Development, Fort St. George, Chennai.

¶2The District Collector Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District.

¶3The Thasildar, Cheyyar Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.

¶4The Assistant Director, Department Of Town And Country Planning, Tiruvannamalai District. Page5 of 7

¶5The Deputy Director Department Of Mines And Geology, Tiruvannamalai District.

¶6The Secretary To Government, Geology And Mining Department, Secretariat, Chennai.600 009.

¶7The Secretary To Government, Housing And Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai.600

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¶8The Secretary To Government, Water Supply And Municipal Administration Department, Secretariat, Chennai.600 009.

¶9The Secretary To Government, Revenue And Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Chennai.600

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10.The Secretary To Government, Rural Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai.600 009.

11.The Secretary To Government, Forest And Environment Department, Secretariat, Chennai.600 009.

12.The State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (seiaa), 3rd Floor, Panagal Maaligai, No.1, Jones Road, Saidapet, Chennai.600 015. Page6 of 7 WPoNo.o21906oofo2023 DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN,oJ. AND SHAMIMoAHMED,oJ. MRP WPoNo.o21906oofo2023 02-03-2026 Page7oofo7

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SHAMIM AHMED and WMP Nos.21237, 21238 & 21240 of 2023 K.Maharajan S/o.Kanniayapan Gounder, 194, Anna Malaiyar Street, Kilpudupakkam Extn, Tiruvetipuram, Thiruvannamalai District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu, rep. By its Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fort St. George, Chennai. 2. The District Collector, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District. . . R e s p o n d e n t Page1 of 7 3. The Tahsildar, Cheyyar Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. 4. The Assistant Director, Department of Town and Country Planning, Tiruvannamalai District. 5. The Deputy Director, Department of Mines and Geology, Tiruvannamalai District. 6. P.Dhinagaran 7. The Secretary to Government, Geology and Mining Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. 8. The Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. 9. The Secretary to Government, Water Supply and Municipal Administration Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. 10. The Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. 11. The secretary to Government, Rural Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. ( s ) Page2 of 7 12. The Secretary to Government, Forest and Environment Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. 13. The State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), No.1, Jones Road, Saidapet, Chennai 600 015 (R7 to R13 are suo motu impleaded as per oirder dated 16.04.2024 in W.P.No.21906 of 2023)\ ….. Respondents This writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus to call for the records relating to the proceedings of the 4th respondent by the impugned order in Na.Ka. No.334/2020/ Thi.Malai dated 29.01.2021 of granting layout to the 6th respondent in SF. No.12/3A, 12/3B, 12/3C, 17, 21/1 and 3,4,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 26, 27/A, 27/B, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 of Madipakkam Village, Cheyyar Taluk in Tiruvannamalai District and quash the same as illegal and as against the Tamil nadu Minor Mineral concession rules, 1959 and consequently direct the 4th respondent to implement the proceedings of the 2nd respondent vide Na.Ka. No.280 / Kanimam/ 2023 dated 02.06.2023 by cancelling the approved of layout granted to the 6th respondent in contravention to the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral concession rules, 1959 Page3 of 7 For Petitioner(s): Mr. A.Nileshram, for M/s.K.M.Vijayan Associates For Respondent(s): Mr. V/ Ravi, Spl.G.P., for R1 to R5 Mr. S.Kamaleshkannan, for R6 Mr. R.Neethi Peruaml, for R9 & R12 Mr. M.Murali, G.A., for R10 & R11 Mr. K. Srinivasamurthy, for R13