Pon Ayyappan v. The District Collector

ORDER The prayer in this writ petition is to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to take appropriate action as against the 7th respondent for their illegal activities of taking sand without any permit at Thethuppatti kanmoi and Vagaimarathu kanmoi both situated at Thethupatti village, Gopalasamudhram kanmoi situated at Kodalvavi village comprising in Survey Nos.426(1), 399 and 774 belonged to the Dindigul district, on the basis of the petitioner's representation sent to the respondents 1 to 4 dated 14.08.2023, within a time frame.

¶2Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that it is suffice if the petitioner's representation dated 14.08.2023 is directed to be considered and disposed of by the respondents within a time frame.

¶3The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 6 on oral instructions, would submit that there is no illegal activities of taking sand by the 7th respondent without permit.

¶4Be that as it may, recording the above submissions, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents 1 to 6 consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.08.2023 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If ultimately the official respondents found any illegal activities of taking sand by the 7th respondent or any one in the subject water body, then they shall take appropriate action in accordance with law. No costs.

28.01.2026 Index : Yes / No bala To

¶1The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Spencer Compound, Dindigul – 624 001.

¶3The Assistant Director, Office of the Assistant Director, Geology and Mines, Collectorate Complex,

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. bala

¶4The Revenue Tahsildar, Office of the Revenue Tahsildar, Thethupatti Village, Dindigul West Taluk,

¶5The Village Administrative Officer, Office of the Village Administrative Officer, Thethupatti Village, T.Pannaipatti, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District.

¶6The Panchayat President, Kasavanampatti Panchayat, WP(MD) No.998 of 2024 DATED : 28.01.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 28/01/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP(MD)No.998 of 2024 Pon Ayyappan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Spencer Compound, Dindigul – 624 001. 3. The Assistant Director, Office of the Assistant Director, Geology and Mines, Collectorate Complex, 4. The Revenue Tahsildar, Office of the Revenue Tahsildar, Thethupatti Village, Dindigul West Taluk, 5. The Village Administrative Officer, Office of the Village Administrative Officer, Thethupatti Village, T.Pannaipatti, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District. 6. The Panchayat President, Kasavanampatti Panchayat, 7. The Project Manager, M/s. DRN Infrastructure Private Limited, Having Branch Office at, Thottam Pannai Illa, Pandrimalai Road, Palayakannivadi, Dindigul District- 624 705. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to take appropriate action as against the 7th respondent for their illegal activities of taking sand without any permit at Thethuppatti kanmoi and Vagaimarathu kanmoi both situated at Thethupatti village, Gopalasamudhram kanmoi situated at Kodalvavi village comprising in Survey Nos. 426(1), 399 and 774 belonged to the Dindigul district, on the basis of petitioner's representation sent to the respondents 1 to 4 dated 14.08.2023, within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.L. Prabhu For R1 to R6 : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader For R7 : Mr.M.P.Balamurugan