IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Abdul Salam ..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1.The Additional Chief Secretary, Government Of Tamilnadu, Environment, Climate Change And Forest Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009

2.The Secretary To Government Industrial Department Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

3.The Chairman The State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (Seiaa), 3rd Floor, Panagal Building, No.1, Jeenis Road, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015, Now At 9th Fllor No.327 Metros Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035.

..Respondent(s)

Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent herein to consider the Representation dated 17.03.2025 and issue the requisite Environment Clearing Certificate in respect of his Granite Quarry situate in S.F.No.156/2, 157/1, 2, 3 and 4 in Siruvalai Village of an extent of 1.025 hectors in Villupuram Taluk, present Vikravandi Taluk, Villupuram District.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Devasenan For Respondent(s): Mr.Stalin Abhimanyu, AGP for R.1 & R.3 Mr.K.Srinivasa Murthy, SPCCG, for R.3

ORDER

This Writ Petit