WP No.31174 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No.31174 of 2026 Marappan S/o. Kandhasamy, Katteri Village, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary Department of Mines and Minerals, State of Tamilnadu, Fort St. George, Chennai-9 2. The Commissioner, Department of Mines and Minerals, Guindy, Chennai-32 3. The District collector, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District. 4. The District Environmental Engineer Tamil Nadu Pollution control Board, Hosur, Krishnagiri District. 5. The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals, District Collectorate, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District. 6. The Thasildar Taluk Office, Uthangarai, Krishnagiri District. 7. Shanthi W/o. Govindhasamy, Katteri Village, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.31174 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 8. Govindhasamy S/o. Parasurama Gounder, Katteri Village, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of mandamus to direct the respondents not to permit any stone quarry or Jalli crusher industry in the lands in Survey No.32/5, 32/1B, 32/2A, 32/2B, and Survey No.17/2A2 of 7th and 8th Respondents and also in Government Podugal Poramboke Survey No.32/4 of Katteri Village, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District adjoining petitioner land and house based on petitioner’s representation dated 09.04.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Thiruvengadam For Respondent(s): Mr.Bhagavat Krishna Additional Government Pleader ORDER Today when the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw the writ petition. He has also made an endorsement to that effect. 2. Recording the submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the writ petition stands dismissed as withdrawn. No Costs. 07-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No MKA https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.31174 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To: 1. The Additional Chief Secretary Department of Mines and Minerals, State of Tamilnadu, Fort St. George, Chennai. 9 2. The Commissioner Department of Mines and Minerals, Guindy, Chennai-32 3. The District collector, Krishnagiri Krishnagiri District. 4. The District Environmental Engineer Tamil Nadu Pollution control Board, Hosur, Krishnagiri District. 5. The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals, District Collectorate, Krishnagiri krishnagiri District. 6. The Thasildar Taluk Office, Uthangarai, Krishnagiri District. 7. Shanthi W/o. Govindhasamy, Katteri Village, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District. 8. Govindhasamy S/o. Parasurama Gounder, Katteri Village, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.31174 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ J. MKA WP No.31174 of 2026 07-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis