Tamil NaduFriday, 26 June 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Madurai granite scam: HC orders special prosecutors panel to finish cases in 3 months
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to form a special prosecutors panel to conclude granite scam cases within three months.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court ordered the Tamil Nadu government to constitute a special prosecutors panel to complete the Madurai granite scam cases within 3 months.
Key specifics
- The alleged illegal quarrying loss was stated as ₹7,237 crore in the police complaints.
- Former Madurai District Collector S. Sahayam had reported a loss of ₹23,000 crore from illegal quarrying.
- The Mohan Das committee reportedly found 45,52,034.3 cubic metres of stone had been illegally quarried.
- The committee estimated a loss of ₹13,178.49 crore to the government.
- The case involves 22 criminal cases and proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, with hearings before the Madurai CBI court.
Exam lens
Judiciary and governance question, Madurai Bench, granite scam, ₹7,237 crore, ₹13,178.49 crore, 45,52,034.3 cubic metres, 3-month deadline; TNPSC may ask about the court direction and the scale of the alleged economic offence.