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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J
S.Naseera – Appellant
Versus
The Government of TamilNadu Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Industries Department – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. demand notice for granite quarried without environmental clearance. (Para 2 , 6) |
| 2. no prior hearing; treat as show cause notice. (Para 4) |
| 3. violation of natural justice principles. (Para 5) |
| 4. set aside notice, remand for fresh consideration with hearing. (Para 7 , 8) |
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned demand notice dated 19.02.2020 issued by the 3rd respondent.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the 3rd respondent had issued the impugned demand notice for a sum of Rs.82,78,006/- towards the cost of mineral alleging that the petitioner had quarried and removed the granite blocks without environmental clearance. 3. Further, he would contend that no opportunity was provided to the petitioner prior to the issuance of the said demand notice, which is a clear violation of principles of natural justice. Hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.
4. In reply, the learned counsel appearing for the respondent had confirmed the above submissions and would request this Court to pass appropriate orders. Further, he would suggest this Court that the impugned demand notice may be treated as a show
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