HC dismisses plea against quarrying notification
The Hindu
‘Crushed stones are an alternative source to construction sector’
Taking into account the fact that crushed stones were an alternative source available to the construction industry, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has dismissed a petition that challenged the notification issued by the Dindigul Collector calling for tenders for granting the rough stone quarry lease in Mallanampatti village in Nilakottai taluk of Dindigul district.
The court was hearing a petition filed by A. Mary of Dindigul district. The petitioner said that quarrying would affect agricultural lands and the residential areas nearby. The proposed quarry site was within 300 metres of residential houses. The decision to grant lease for quarrying was taken in contravention of public interest, she said.