Janiyabasha v. The Districtd Revenue Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05.06.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Janiyabasha ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Salem District 2.The Inspector of Police, CSCID Police Station, Salem District ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to release the Splendor two wheeler vehicle bearing registration number TN 30 BW 5145 seized by the second respondent on 12.03.2022 to the petitioner forthwith pursuant of his representation dated 15.07.2022 For Petitioner : Mr.M.Subash For Respondents : Mr.S.J.Mohammed Sathik, Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for direction to the respondents to release the two wheeler which was seized by the second 1/5

respondent on 12.03.2022.

2.

The petitioner owns a two wheeler-splendor bearing registration No.TN 30 BW 5145. While being so, the said vehicle was seized by the second respondent in view of the registration of FIR in crime No.51 of 2022 with allegation of illegal transportation of Public Distribution Scheme rice. Now the first respondent is about to pass final order by imposing penalty to release the vehicle. 3.

In view of the above, after passing final order, the petitioner can pay the fine amount and take back the two wheeler. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 05.06.2024 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order lok 2/5

To 1.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Salem District 2.The Inspector of Police, CSCID Police Station, Salem District 3/5

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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