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S.Abdul Hameed v. Intelligence Officer

2026-06-10Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN S.Abdul Hameed S/o. Syed Ibrahim, ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Intelligence Officer South Zone, Narcotics Control Bureau, Ayapakkam, Chennai-600 077.

2. The Registrar Sub Registrar Office (SRO) Thondi, Ramanathapuram District 623409.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 14-5-2026 on the file first respondent by lifting the attachment of petitioner agricultural land concerned in sale deed 389/2021 on the file of SRO Thondi Ramnad Dist pursuant to the impugned proceeding in 48/1/19/2026/NCB/MDS/521/524 concerned in C.C. No.329/2025 on the file of I Additional Special Judge NDPS Act Chennai-104. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.R.Sankarasubbu For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side) - R2

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed for a direction, directing the 1st respondent to to consider the representation of the petitioner seeking to lift the attachment of petitioner's agricultural property. 2.The petitioner's son is an accused in C.C.No.329 of 2025, on the file of the learned I Additional Special Judge, NDPS Act, Chennai 600 104. Pursuant to the criminal case, the property has been attached. Now, the petitioner takes a stand that the said property is purchased by him and it is an agricultural property. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation before the 1st respondent to life the attachment.

3.The petitioner ought to have challenged the order of attachment, in the manner known to law. Mere submitting a representation before the 1st respondent to lift the attachment cannot be considered. Hence, this Court considers that this Writ Petition is devoid of merit and is liable to be dismissed. 4.This Writ Petition stands dismissed accordingly. No costs. 10-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order kas

To

1. Intelligence Officer South Zone, Narcotics Control Bureau, Ayapakkam, Chennai-600 077.

2. The Registrar Sub Registrar Office (SRO) Thondi, Ramanathapuram District 623409.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

kas 10-06-2026