M.Devaraj, v. Inspector Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 05-04-2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM M.Devaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Inspector of Police, Kondalampatti Police Station, Salem District.

2.The Licensing Authority cum Regional Transport Officer, Salem South, Salem.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent herein to return the original driving license (DL No.TN 36 20030001299) to the petitioner forthwith.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Hariharan For Respondents : Mr.C.Selvaraj, Additional Government Pleader.

O R D E R

The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents made a submission that the Police Officials, who registered the FIR, have seized the documents, including the Driving License of the petitioner.

2. The Driving License was produced before the Regional Transport Officer (RTO), who in turn has to take a decision in consonance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.

3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents states that the decision is yet to be taken on merits. The show cause notice was issued on 21.03.2023 and further the proceedings are to be conducted.

4. That being the factum, the Licensing Authority/Regional Transport Officer is directed to look into the issues and take decision by following the procedures as contemplated as expeditiously as possible with

reference to the claim of the writ petitioner for return of Driving License.

5. With the abovesaid observations, the writ petition stands disposed of. However, there shall be no order as to costs. 05-04-2023 Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No Speaking order/Non-Speaking order Svn To 1.Inspector of Police, Kondalampatti Police Station, Salem District.

2.The Licensing Authority cum Regional Transport Officer, Salem South, Salem.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

Svn WP 10559 of 2023 05-04-2023