WP/13521/2026 of P.VENKATACHALAM Vs State Level Environmental Impact

WP No. 13521 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-04-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 13521 of 2026 P.Venkatachalam Petitioner(s) Vs State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)- Tamil nadu, Rep by its Member Secretary, 9th Floor, Metro (CMRL Building) Nandanam, Chennai 600 035 Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, direct ing the Respondent to consider the Petitioners Re- Submission Letter dated 29.11.2025 and issue fresh orders after affording an opportunity for personal hearing pertaining to the Environmental Clearance application proposal No. SIA / TN / MIN / 56440 /2020 for quarrying rough stone and gravel preferred for the Extent of 1.53.5 Ha of Patta lands in S.F. no 63/1A2 and 64/1 (P) of Velampalayam Village, palladam Taluk,Tiruppur District For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Vignesh For Respondent: Mr.K.Srinivasa Murthy ORDER By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for fi nal disposal at the admission stage itself. 2. This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the Respondent to consider the Petitioners Re- Submission Letter dated 29.11.2025 and issue fresh orders after affording an opportunity for personal hearing pertaining to the Environmental Clearance application proposal No. SI A / TN / https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13521 of 2026 MIN / 56440 /2020 for quarrying rough stone and gravel preferred for the Extent of 1.53.5 Ha of Patta lands in S.F. no 63/1A2 and 64/1 (P) of Velampalayam Village, palladam Taluk,Tiruppur District 3. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner made applic ation before the respondent for quarry rough stone and gravel in respect of patt a land, however, the petitioner's proposal was rejected vide order dated 05.02.2024. It is the grievance of the petitioner that the petitioner resubmitted the application, however, no order is passed. Hence, this writ petition. 4. When the case was taken up, the learned counsel for the petitione r submitted that though order is passed rejecting the proposal, however, formal order is not passed under Section 16(i) under National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 enabling the petitioner for filing an appeal before the Tribunal. He nce, seeks for direction. 5. The learned counsel for the respondent submitted that the formal order under Section 16(i) under National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 will passed and the same will be communicated to the petitioner within a reasona ble time fixed by this Court. 6. Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13521 of 2026 7. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court w ithout going into the merits of the case directs the respondent to pass a f ormal order under Section 16(i) under National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 and communica te the same to the petitioner within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order enabling the petitioner to file appropriate appeal before Tribunal. 8. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 08-04-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13521 of 2026 To The Member Secretary State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)- Tamil Nadu, 9th Floor, Metro (CMRL Building) Nandanam, Chennai 600 035 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13521 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI J. dhk WP No. 13521 of 2026 08-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis