2026:MHC:3147 CONT P No. 3330 of 2024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM CONT P No. 3330 of 2024 MJ.Sankar ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Tmt. Sarayu I.A.S. District Collector Collectorate, Krishnagiri 635 115. 2. Tmt. Pooja Kulkarini, I.A.S., Commissioner Of Geology And Mines, Thiru Vi.Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai.600 032. 3. Thiru. M.A. Thangadurai, THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Jakkappa Nagar, Krishnagiri 635 001. ..Contemnor(s) To punish the Respondents for committing contempt of this Hon'ble Court for not obeying the order dated 15.04.2024 passed in W.P.No. 8319 of 2024. For Petitioner(s): Mr.MJ Sankar For Contemnor(s): Mr.P.V.Balasubramanian Additional Advocate General for R1&2 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Government Counsel for R3 __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3147 CONT P No. 3330 of 2024 ORDER Petitioner in person would submit that beyond the penalty of Rs.67 crores in the matter of illegal mining, he possess several documents to establish that several crores of rupees are due to the Government and to be recovered. 2. Learned Additional Advocate General would submit that all the appropriate action are taken to curb illegal money activities in the entire District and further action are initiated to recover the financial loss caused to the State.

3. Investigations are lodged and the offenders would be prosecuted in the manner known to law. Regarding recovery of financial loss to the State exchequer, all further action by following the procedures under the relevant provisions of the Act will be undertaken. 4. In this regard, petitioner is at liberty to submit all the materials available with him regarding assessment and reassessment to the competent authority, and on receipt of such materials, appropriate inspection and verification to be done by the competent authority to ascertain the financial loss and thereafter, initiate action to recover the same. __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3147 CONT P No. 3330 of 2024 5. Any further materials available with the petitioner, the same may also be submitted before the authority for all appropriate further action in the manner known to law. 6. With these observations, the contempt petition is closed. No costs. 24-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No GD To 1. District Collector Collectorate, Krishnagiri 635 115. 2. Commissioner Of Geology And Mines, Thiru Vi.Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai.600 032. 3. THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Jakkappa Nagar, Krishnagiri 635 001. __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3147 CONT P No. 3330 of 2024 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. GD CONT P No. 3330 of 2024 24-07-2026 __________ Page4 of 4

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2026:MHC:3147 CONT P No. 3330 of 2024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM CONT P No. 3330 of 2024 MJ.Sankar ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Tmt. Sarayu I.A.S. District Collector Collectorate, Krishnagiri 635 115. 2. Tmt. Pooja Kulkarini, I.A.S., Commissioner Of Geology And Mines, Thiru Vi.Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai.600 032. 3. Thiru. M.A. Thangadurai, THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Jakkappa Nagar, Krishnagiri 635 001. ..Contemnor(s) To punish the Respondents for committing contempt of this Hon'ble Court for not obeying the order dated 15.04.2024 passed in W.P.No. 8319 of 2024. For Petitioner(s): Mr.MJ Sankar For Contemnor(s): Mr.P.V.Balasubramanian Additional Advocate General for R1&2 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Government Counsel for R3 __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3147 CONT P No. 3330 of 2024 ORDER Petitioner in person would submit that beyond the penalty of Rs.67 crores in the matter of illegal mining, he possess several documents to establish that several crores of rupees are due to the Government and to be recovered. 2. Learned Additional Advocate General would submit that all the appropriate action are taken to curb illegal money activities in the entire District and further action are initiated to recover the financial loss caused to the State.

3. Investigations are lodged and the offenders would be prosecuted in the manner known to law. Regarding recovery of financial loss to the State exchequer, all further action by following the procedures under the relevant provisions of the Act will be undertaken. 4. In this regard, petitioner is at liberty to submit all the materials available with him regarding assessment and reassessment to the competent authority, and on receipt of such materials, appropriate inspection and verification to be done by the competent authority to ascertain the financial loss and thereafter, initiate action to recover the same. __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3147 CONT P No. 3330 of 2024 5. Any further materials available with the petitioner, the same may also be submitted before the authority for all appropriate further action in the manner known to law. 6. With these observations, the contempt petition is closed. No costs. 24-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No GD To 1. District Collector Collectorate, Krishnagiri 635 115. 2. Commissioner Of Geology And Mines, Thiru Vi.Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai.600 032. 3. THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Jakkappa Nagar, Krishnagiri 635 001. __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3147 CONT P No. 3330 of 2024 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. GD CONT P No. 3330 of 2024 24-07-2026 __________ Page4 of 4

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