HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P(MD)No.4670 of 2026 and W.M.P(MD) No.3904 of 2026 P.Supaitha …Petitioner Counsel for petitioner: G Vignesh The GO issued for one time regularisation scheme for quarrying activities in tamilnadu has been granted with status quo. Order by Hon’ble Justice Krishnan Ramasamy, Madurai bench of madras high court

[23/02, 16:14] Ngt Vignesh Ganesan: Counsel for petitioner: G Vignesh

The GO issued for one time regularisation scheme for quarrying activities in tamilnadu has been granted with status quo.

Order by Hon’ble Justice Krishnan Ramasamy, Madurai bench of madras high court
[23/02, 16:15] Ngt Vignesh Ganesan: Writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned G.O. (Ms).
No. 03, Natural Resources (MMC.2) Department, dated 22.01.2026, issued by the second respondent and quash the same as illegal, arbitrary and consequently to direct the first respondent to initiate action against the authorities who failed to monitor the illegal quarrying activities in accordance with law.
[23/02, 16:46] sekarreporter1: BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 19.02.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
W.P(MD)No.4670 of 2026 and
W.M.P(MD) No.3904 of 2026
P.Supaitha …Petitioner
Vs
1.The Secretary to Government,
Government of Tamil Nadu,
Industries Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.
2.The Additional Chief Secretary,
Natural Resources Department,
Government of Tamilnadu, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009.
3.The Commissioner of Geology and Mining,
Thiru.Vi.Ka.Industrial Estate,
Guindy,
Chennai – 600 032. … Respondents
PRAYER in W.P.(MD).No.4670 of 2026: Writ Petition filed under Article
226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of
Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned
G.O. (Ms). No. 03, Natural Resources (MMC.2) Department, dated
22.01.2026, issued by the second respondent and quash the same as illegal, arbitrary and consequently direct the first respondent to initiate action against the authorities who failed to monitor the illegal quarrying activities in accordance with law.
PRAYER in W.M.P.(MD).No.3904 of 2026: Writ Miscellaneous Petition filed under 226 of the Constitution of India to grant an order of interim stay staying the operation of G.O.(Ms).No.03, Natural Resources (MMC-2) Department, dated 22.01.2026 issued by the second respondent pending disposal of the present writ petition.
For Petitioners : Mr.G.Vignesh
For Respondents : Mrs.S.Jeyapiya,
Government Advocate
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned G.O. (Ms). No. 03, Natural Resources (MMC.2) Department, dated 22.01.2026, issued by the second respondent and quash the same as illegal, arbitrary and consequently to direct the first respondent to initiate action against the authorities who failed to monitor the illegal quarrying activities in accordance with law.
2.Mrs.S.Jeyapriya, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents.
3.Registry is directed to post this case on 23.02.2026 immediately after admission.
4. In the meantime, taking into consideration the fact that a sum of Rs.25/- per metric ton is collected as seigniorage fee and, in the event of excess quarrying, compounding fee is levied. For quarrying carried out legally within the permitted limit, the applicable rate is Rs.60/- per metric ton, there shall be an order of status quo.
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NCC : Yes/No
Index : Yes / No
Internet : Yes / No
TSG
To
1.The Secretary to Government,
Government of Tamil Nadu,
Industries Department, Fort St.George,
Chennai-600 009.
2.The Additional Chief Secretary,
Natural Resources Department,
Government of Tamilnadu, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009.
3.The Commissioner of Geology and Mining,
Thiru.Vi.Ka.Industrial Estate, Guindy,
Chennai – 600 032. KRISHNAN RAMASAMY ,J.
TSG
W.P(MD)No.4670 of 2026
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