S.Kamaraj v. The District Revenue Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 08.06.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE W.P.NO.14171 OF 2022 S.Kamaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Revenue Officer, Salem, Salem District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies CID, Salem, Salem District.

... Respondent Prayer :

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to release the Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck bearing Registration No.TN-88-7993 seized by the second respondent on 07.04.2022 to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prakasam For Respondents: Mr.S.J.Mohamed Sathik Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for a Mandamus, seeking for release of a vehicle which was seized under the Essential Commodities Act on 07.04.2022.

2. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents, on instructions, would submit that the charge sheet has already been filed against the petitioner under the Essential Commodities Act and therefore, the petitioner will have to approach the concerned Magistrate Court, seeking permission for return of the seized vehicle. The said statement is recorded.

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3. Since the charge sheet has already been filed, this Writ Petition stands disposed of, by granting permission to the petitioner to approach the concerned Criminal Court for return of the seized vehicle. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS VII) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar Sni To

1. The District Revenue Officer, Salem, Salem District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies CID, Salem, Salem District.

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