Madras High Court
S. Lalitha vs The Government Of Tamilnadu on 4 March, 2025
Author: Anita Sumanth
Bench: Anita Sumanth, R. Hemalatha
2025:MHC:588
WA No. 2216 of 2021
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 04-03-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH
AND
THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE R. HEMALATHA
WA No. 2216 of 2021
AND
CMP NO. 14030 OF 2021,CMP NO. 14031 OF 2021,CMP NO. 14037 OF 2021,CMP NO.
14039 OF 2021,CMP NO. 14040 OF 2021,WA NO. 2217 OF 2021,WA NO. 2218 OF 2021
1. S. Lalitha
W/o. Sounderrajan, 5 Th Main Road, Sakthi
Sri Nagar, Keezhmaruvathur Village, Cheyyur
Tk, Chengalpet Dt 603 319.
Appellant(s)
Vs
1. The Government Of Tamilnadu
Rep By Its Secretary, Housing And Urban
Development.
2.The Commissioner /director Of Geology
And Mining, Thiru.Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate,
Guindy, Chennai 600 032
3.The District Collector
Chengalpet District.
4.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning
Chengalpet Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
5.The Assistant Director
Geology And Mining Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
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6.Block Development Office
Chithamur Block Development Office,
Chithamur Panchayat Union, Chengalpet
District
7.The Special Officer
Mazhuvankarai Panchayat, Chitamur
Panchayat Union, Chengalpet Dt
8.The Revenue Divisional Officer
Madhurantgam, Chengalpattu District.
9.The Tahsildar
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
10.C. Kandasamy
S/o. Chinnagounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
Southupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Tk, Chengalpet Dt 603 319
Respondent(s)
CMP No. 14030 of 2021
1. S. Lalitha
W/o. Sounderrajan, 5 Th Main Road, Sakthi
Sri Nagar, Keezhmaruvathur Village, Cheyyur
Tk, Chengalpet Dt 603 319.
Appellant(s)
Vs
1. The Government Of Tamilnadu
Rep By Its Secretary, Housing And Urban
Development.
2.The Commissioner /director Of Geology
And Mining, Thiru.Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate,
Guindy, Chennai 600 032
3.The District Collector
Chengalpet District.
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4.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning
Chengalpet Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
5.The Assistant Director
Geology And Mining Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
6.Block Development Office
Chithamur Block Development Office,
Chithamur Panchayat Union, Chengalpet
District
7.The Special Officer
Mazhuvankarai Panchayat, Chitamur
Panchayat Union, Chengalpet Dt
8.The Revenue Divisional Officer
Madhurantgam, Chengalpattu District.
9.The Tahsildar
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
10.C. Kandasamy
S/o. Chinnagounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
Southupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Tk, Chengalpet Dt 603 319
Respondent(s)
CMP No. 14031 of 2021
1. S. Lalitha
W/o. Sounderrajan, 5 Th Main Road, Sakthi
Sri Nagar, Keezhmaruvathur Village, Cheyyur
Tk, Chengalpet Dt 603 319.
Appellant(s)
Vs
1. The Government Of Tamilnadu
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Rep By Its Secretary, Housing And Urban
Development.
2.The Commissioner /director Of Geology
And Mining, Thiru.Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate,
Guindy, Chennai 600 032
3.The District Collector
Chengalpet District.
4.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning
Chengalpet Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
5.The Assistant Director
Geology And Mining Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
6.Block Development Office
Chithamur Block Development Office,
Chithamur Panchayat Union, Chengalpet
District
7.The Special Officer
Mazhuvankarai Panchayat, Chitamur
Panchayat Union, Chengalpet Dt
8.The Revenue Divisional Officer
Madhurantgam, Chengalpattu District.
9.The Tahsildar
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
10.C. Kandasamy
S/o. Chinnagounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
Southupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Tk, Chengalpet Dt 603 319
Respondent(s)
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CMP No. 14037 of 2021
1. S.Lalitha
W/o.Sounderrajan, 5th Main Road, Sakthi Sri
Nagar, Keexhmaruvathur Village, Cheyyur
Taluk, Chengalpet District - 603 319.
Appellant(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Chengalpet District.
2.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning,
Chengalpete Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
3.The Commissioner / Director Of Geology
And Mining,
Thiru.Vi.Ka.Industrial Estate, Guindy,
Chennai - 600 032.
4.The Assistant Director,
Geology And Mining, Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
5.The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Madhurantagam, Chengalpattu District.
6.The Tahsildar,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
7.C. Kandasamy,
S/o.Chinna Gounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
Sothupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpet District - 603
319.
Respondent(s)
CMP No. 14039 of 2021
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1. S.Lalitha
W/o.Sounderrajan, 5th Main Road, Sakthi Sri
Nagar, Keexhmaruvathur Village, Cheyyur
Taluk, Chengalpet District - 603 319.
Appellant(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Chengalpet District.
2.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning,
Chengalpete Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
3.The Commissioner / Director Of Geology
And Mining,
Thiru.Vi.Ka.Industrial Estate, Guindy,
Chennai - 600 032.
4.The Assistant Director,
Geology And Mining, Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
5.The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Madhurantagam, Chengalpattu District.
6.The Tahsildar,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
7.C. Kandasamy,
S/o.Chinna Gounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
Sothupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpet District - 603
319.
Respondent(s)
CMP No. 14040 of 2021
1. S.Lalitha
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W/o.Sounderrajan, 5th Main Road, Sakthi Sri
Nagar, Keexhmaruvathur Village, Cheyyur
Taluk, Chengalpet District - 603 319.
Appellant(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Chengalpet District.
2.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning,
Chengalpete Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
3.The Commissioner / Director Of Geology
And Mining,
Thiru.Vi.Ka.Industrial Estate, Guindy,
Chennai - 600 032.
4.The Assistant Director,
Geology And Mining, Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
5.The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Madhurantagam, Chengalpattu District.
6.The Tahsildar,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
7.C. Kandasamy,
S/o.Chinna Gounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
Sothupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpet District - 603
319.
Respondent(s)
WA No. 2217 of 2021
1. S. Lalitha
W/o. Sounderrajan, 5 Th Main Road, Sakthi
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Sri Nagar, Keezhmaruvathur Village, Cheyyur
Tk, Chengalpet Dt 603 319.
Appellant(s)
Vs
1. The Government Of Tamilnadu
Rep By Its Secretary, Housing And Urban
Development.
2.The Commissioner /director Of Geology
And Mining, Thiru.Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate,
Guindy, Chennai 600 032
3.The District Collector
Chengalpet District.
4.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning
Chengalpet Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
5.The Assistant Director
Geology And Mining Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
6.Block Development Office
Chithamur Block Development Office,
Chithamur Panchayat Union, Chengalpet
District
7.The Special Officer
Mazhuvankarai Panchayat, Chitamur
Panchayat Union, Chengalpet Dt
8.The Revenue Divisional Officer
Madhurantgam, Chengalpattu District.
9.The Tahsildar
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
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10.C. Kandasamy
S/o. Chinnagounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
Southupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Tk, Chengalpet Dt 603 319
Respondent(s)
WA No. 2218 of 2021
1. S.Lalitha
W/o.Sounderrajan, 5th Main Road, Sakthi Sri
Nagar, Keexhmaruvathur Village, Cheyyur
Taluk, Chengalpet District - 603 319.
Appellant(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Chengalpet District.
2.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning,
Chengalpete Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
3.The Commissioner / Director Of Geology
And Mining,
Thiru.Vi.Ka.Industrial Estate, Guindy,
Chennai - 600 032.
4.The Assistant Director,
Geology And Mining, Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
5.The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Madhurantagam, Chengalpattu District.
6.The Tahsildar,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
7.C. Kandasamy,
S/o.Chinna Gounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
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Sothupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpet District - 603
319.
Respondent(s)
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PRAYER
To allow the appeal by setting aside the order dated 18.3.2021 in WP No.17212 of 2021
CMP No. 14030 of 2021
PRAYER
To stay the operation of the order dated 19.09.2020 under Na.Ka.No.6097/Minerals/2020 the
proceedings of the 5 h Respondent and pass further order as this Honble Court.
CMP No. 14031 of 2021
PRAYER
To stay the operation of the order dated 19/09/2020 under Na.Ka.No.87/2020 Se.MA3 dated
19/09/2020 passed by the 4th respondent
CMP No. 14037 of 2021
PRAYER
To Stay the operation of the order passed by the 1st Respondent passed in
Na.Ka.No.345/2/2019, dated 15.06.2020 pending disposal of the present Writ Appeal.
CMP No. 14039 of 2021
PRAYER
To pass an order of Injunction restraining the 7th Respondent from carrying on quarry
activites in the lands situated in S.No.162/1 and 163, perambakkam village, Cheyyur Taluk,
Chengalpet District.
CMP No. 14040 of 2021
PRAYER
To pass an order appointing an advocate commissioner to submit a report before this
Honourable Court on the existence of house sites within 300 meters of the quarry site.
WA No. 2217 of 2021
PRAYER
To allow the appeal by setting aside the order dated 18.3.2021 in WP No.17215 of 2021
WA No. 2218 of 2021
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PRAYER
To allow the appeal by setting aside the order dated 18.03.2021 in W.P.No.14928 of 2021 and
consequently allow the Writ Petition in W.P.No.14928 of 2021, by declaring the order passed
by the 1st Respondente in the proceedings Na.Ka.No.345/Q2/2019 dated 15.06.2020, as null
and void and consequently declaring the lease deed dated 15.06.2010, registered as document
No.1690/2020 in the office of the Sub-Registrar Acharapakkam, executed by the 1st
Respondent as per the proceedings dated 15.06.2020 as null and void and direct the
respondents not to permit the 7th respondent in any manner carrying on quarry operations in
survey nos.162/1 and 163, Perambakkam Village, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpet District
WA No. 2216 of 2021
For Appellant(s): M/s. S. Malar Mannan
For Respondent(s): Mr. C. Gowthamaraj, Ga For Rr 1,5,7
To 9
Mr. Stalin Abimanyu, Agp For Rr 2,3,
4
Mr. T.N.C.Kaushik For R6
Mr. A.S Balaji For 10
COMMON JUDGMENT
(Judgment of the Court was delivered by Anita Sumanth J.)
In light of communication dated 29.08.2024 of Mr.Malarmannan, learned
counsel on record for the appellant seeking withdrawal of the appeals, these
Writ Appeals and the connected Miscellaneous Petitions are dismissed as
withdrawn. No costs.
[A.S.M.,J] [R.H.,J]
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Index:No
Speaking order
Internet:Yes
Neutral Citation:Yes
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To
1.The Government Of Tamilnadu
Rep By Its Secretary, Housing And Urban
Development.
2.The Commissioner /director Of Geology
And Mining, Thiru.Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate,
Guindy, Chennai 600 032
3.The District Collector
Chengalpet District.
4.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning
Chengalpet Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
5.The Assistant Director
Geology And Mining Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
6.Block Development Office
Chithamur Block Development Office,
Chithamur Panchayat Union, Chengalpet
District
7.The Special Officer
Mazhuvankarai Panchayat, Chitamur
Panchayat Union, Chengalpet Dt
8.The Revenue Divisional Officer
Madhurantgam, Chengalpattu District.
9.The Tahsildar
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
10.C. Kandasamy
S/o. Chinnagounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
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Southupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Tk, Chengalpet Dt 603 319
To
1.The Government Of Tamilnadu
Rep By Its Secretary, Housing And Urban
Development.
2.The Commissioner /director Of Geology
And Mining, Thiru.Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate,
Guindy, Chennai 600 032
3.The District Collector
Chengalpet District.
4.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning
Chengalpet Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
5.The Assistant Director
Geology And Mining Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
6.Block Development Office
Chithamur Block Development Office,
Chithamur Panchayat Union, Chengalpet
District
7.The Special Officer
Mazhuvankarai Panchayat, Chitamur
Panchayat Union, Chengalpet Dt
8.The Revenue Divisional Officer
Madhurantgam, Chengalpattu District.
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9.The Tahsildar
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
10.C. Kandasamy
S/o. Chinnagounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
Southupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Tk, Chengalpet Dt 603 319
To
1.The Government Of Tamilnadu
Rep By Its Secretary, Housing And Urban
Development.
2.The Commissioner /director Of Geology
And Mining, Thiru.Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate,
Guindy, Chennai 600 032
3.The District Collector
Chengalpet District.
4.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning
Chengalpet Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
5.The Assistant Director
Geology And Mining Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
6.Block Development Office
Chithamur Block Development Office,
Chithamur Panchayat Union, Chengalpet
District
7.The Special Officer
Mazhuvankarai Panchayat, Chitamur
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Panchayat Union, Chengalpet Dt
8.The Revenue Divisional Officer
Madhurantgam, Chengalpattu District.
9.The Tahsildar
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
10.C. Kandasamy
S/o. Chinnagounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
Southupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Tk, Chengalpet Dt 603 319
To
1.The District Collector,
Chengalpet District.
2.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning,
Chengalpete Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
3.The Commissioner / Director Of Geology
And Mining,
Thiru.Vi.Ka.Industrial Estate, Guindy,
Chennai - 600 032.
4.The Assistant Director,
Geology And Mining, Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
5.The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Madhurantagam, Chengalpattu District.
6.The Tahsildar,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
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7.C. Kandasamy,
S/o.Chinna Gounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
Sothupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpet District - 603
To
1.The District Collector,
Chengalpet District.
2.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning,
Chengalpete Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
3.The Commissioner / Director Of Geology
And Mining,
Thiru.Vi.Ka.Industrial Estate, Guindy,
Chennai - 600 032.
4.The Assistant Director,
Geology And Mining, Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
5.The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Madhurantagam, Chengalpattu District.
6.The Tahsildar,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
7.C. Kandasamy,
S/o.Chinna Gounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
Sothupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpet District - 603
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To
1.The District Collector,
Chengalpet District.
2.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning,
Chengalpete Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
3.The Commissioner / Director Of Geology
And Mining,
Thiru.Vi.Ka.Industrial Estate, Guindy,
Chennai - 600 032.
4.The Assistant Director,
Geology And Mining, Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
5.The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Madhurantagam, Chengalpattu District.
6.The Tahsildar,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
7.C. Kandasamy,
S/o.Chinna Gounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
Sothupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpet District - 603
To
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1.The Government Of Tamilnadu
Rep By Its Secretary, Housing And Urban
Development.
2.The Commissioner /director Of Geology
And Mining, Thiru.Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate,
Guindy, Chennai 600 032
3.The District Collector
Chengalpet District.
4.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning
Chengalpet Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
5.The Assistant Director
Geology And Mining Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
6.Block Development Office
Chithamur Block Development Office,
Chithamur Panchayat Union, Chengalpet
District
7.The Special Officer
Mazhuvankarai Panchayat, Chitamur
Panchayat Union, Chengalpet Dt
8.The Revenue Divisional Officer
Madhurantgam, Chengalpattu District.
9.The Tahsildar
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
10.C. Kandasamy
S/o. Chinnagounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
Southupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Tk, Chengalpet Dt 603 319
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To
1.The District Collector,
Chengalpet District.
2.The Deputy Director Of Town And Country
Planning,
Chengalpete Zone, No.124, Gst Road,
Chengalpet District.
3.The Commissioner / Director Of Geology
And Mining,
Thiru.Vi.Ka.Industrial Estate, Guindy,
Chennai - 600 032.
4.The Assistant Director,
Geology And Mining, Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District.
5.The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Madhurantagam, Chengalpattu District.
6.The Tahsildar,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
7.C. Kandasamy,
S/o.Chinna Gounder, No.11, Poonga Nagar,
Sothupakkam Village, Melmaruvathur Post,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpet District - 603
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ANITA SUMANTH J.
AND
R.HEMALATHA J.
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AND CMP NO. 14030 OF
2021,CMP NO. 14031 OF
2021,CMP NO. 14037 OF
2021,CMP NO. 14039 OF
2021,CMP NO. 14040 OF
2021,WA NO. 2217 OF
2021,WA NO. 2218 OF 2021
04-03-2025
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