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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN
M. Devi Renuka – Appellant
Versus
District Collector, Karur – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. writ petition challenges no objection certificate refusal. (Para 1 , 3) |
| 2. petitioner's arguments against fifth respondent's jurisdiction. (Para 4) |
| 3. court's analysis of objections and regulations. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. writ petition dismissed with no costs. (Para 9) |
ORDER :
1. This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner challenging the order passed by the fifth respondent dated 08.08.2023, thereby refusing to issue No Objection Certificate to quarry the property comprised in Survey No.450/3 (part) to an extent of 1.21.5 hectares situated at Periyamanjuveli Village, Aravakurichi Taluk, Karur District.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.
3. The petitioner owned land comprised in Survey No. 450/3 to an extent of 1.21.5 hectares situated at Periyamanjuveli Village, Aravakurichi Taluk, Karur District. The petitioner made an application before the first respondent for a grant of licence to quarry rough stone in the said property for a period of 10 years. On receipt of the application, the third respondent by its communication dated 18.01.2021 recommended for grant of licence and communicated the
Authorities must consider public objections and environmental impacts when granting mining permissions, reinforcing the jurisdiction of local governing bodies.
Court directs expeditious processing of environmental clearance application without interfering with impugned quarry denial orders.
Impugned order set aside for non-application of mind; remanded for fresh inquiry on excess quarrying with hearing opportunity.
The court emphasized the importance of considering the potential impact of quarrying on the surrounding ecosystem and wildlife, as well as the existence of an alternate remedy under Rule 36-C. The de....
Impugned order set aside for non-application of mind; remanded for fresh enquiry on excess quarrying with hearing.
The court emphasized the need for sustainable reasons to decline a certificate and upheld the petitioner's right to obtain the certificate upon fulfilling the specified conditions.
Impugned order quashed for non-consideration of reply; remanded for inquiry on excess quarrying post-environmental clearance.
Court allows objections against quarry lease notification violation of safety regulations within proximity to inhabited areas.
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