P.Meena v. The Collector,

ORDER The prayer in this Writ Petition is to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 01.04.2026 and to take appropriate action in accordance with law.

¶2Upon hearing the learned Counsel for petitioner and perusing the representation, it is seen that the petitioner is complaining that for the purpose of brick kiln activities, there is unauthorised excavation and removal of earth in Survey Nos.14/1, 14/13B, 15/8 and 16/1 covered under patta No.762 situated at Chinnababusamudram village, Vikravandi Taluk, Villupuram district. In view thereof, the respondents have a duty to consider the same and take immediate action in accordance with law.

¶3In view of the nature of relief that is being granted, this Writ Petition is disposed of at the admissions stage without notice to the respondent Nos.5 and 6 on the following terms:-

(i) The third respondent shall take up the representation of the petitioner dated 01.04.2026 for enquiry.

(ii) Due notice to the petitioner as well as the respondent Nos.5 and 6 shall be issued.

(iii) Orders, in accordance, with law shall be passed. If further orders have to be passed by any other authority, including the respondent Nos.1 and 2, due reports shall also be sent by the third respondent to the other authorities.

(iv) If any drone survey has to be done, the same can also be done.

(v) The aforesaid exercise shall be completed within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a web-copy of the order.

(vi) There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

13.08.2026 : no grs To

¶1The Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram.

¶2The District Revenue Officer, Villupuram District, Villupuram.

¶3The Assistant Director, Geology and Mining Department, Villupuram District, Villupuram.

¶4The Tahsildar, Vikravandi Taluk, Villupuram District – 605 652.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. grs and W.M.P.No.35351 of 2026

13.08.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 13.08.2026 CORAM : THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY and W.M.P.No.35351 of 2026 P.Meena .. Petitioner Versus 1. The Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Villupuram District, Villupuram. 3. The Assistant Director, Geology and Mining Department, Villupuram District, Villupuram. 4. The Tahsildar, Vikravandi Taluk, Villupuram District – 605 652. 5. R.Rajendran 6. Subramani .. Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st to 4th respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 01.04.2026 and take appropriate action in accordance with law against the unauthorized excavation and removal of red soil and operation of the brick kiln by the 5th and 6th respondents in the properties comprised in Survey Nos.14/1, 14/13B, 15/8 and 16/1 covered under patta No.762 situated at Chinnababusamudram village, Vikravandi Taluk, Villupuram district, pursuant to the proceedings of the first respondent in Na.Ka.Aa/puvi(Ma) Sura/05/2026 dated .04.2026, within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Senthilkumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Sivaraman, Government Advocate, for RR-1 to 4