Baskaran v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH Baskaran .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Salem District.

2.The Thasildhar, Office of Thasildhar, Yercaud, Salem District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Yercaud Police Station, Salem District.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to de-seal the premises of the petitioner herein stands in the name of Apple Cottage, Nagalur Road, Near Ondikadai, Yercaud, Salem District by considering the representation of the petitioner herein dated 21.11.2023 and 01.03.2024 within a reasonable time as fixed by this Court. For petitioner :

Ms.D.Jeevitha For Respondents :

Mr.A.Damodaran Additional Public Prosecutor 1/3

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction to the 3rd respondent to de-seal the premises of the petitioner which was sealed in the course of investigation in Crime No.248 of 2023. 2.The petitioner had already approached this Court in W.P.No.1061 of 2024 with a similar prayer and the said Writ Petition was dismissed by order dated 24.01.2024.

3.The same status continues even now and hence, this Court cannot pass a different order. The petitioner has to necessarily wait till the completion of the investigation and thereafter approach this Court. 4.This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 18.03.2024 krk Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No : Yes / No 2/3

N.ANAND VENKATESH, J.

krk To 1.The District Collector, Salem District.

2.The Thasildhar, Office of Thasildhar, Yercaud, Salem District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Yercaud Police Station, Salem District.

4.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai.

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