D.Rajesh v. Additional Superintendent Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-08-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY AND WPMP CRL. NO. 229 OF 2025

1. D.Rajesh s/o. Durairaj, 4/101, Kalaignar Nagar, C.Velur, Chatrapadi (PO), Oddanchatram, Dindigul District.

Appellant(s) Vs

1. Additional Superintendent of Police, Prohibition and Enforcement wing, Tiruppur District.

2.Inspector of Police, Prohibition and Enforcement Wing, Tiruppur District.

Respondent(s) PRAYER This Writ Petition (Criminal) is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records relating to the order dated 08.05.2025 made in Na.Ka.No.07/PM/ASP/Prohibition/Tiruppur/2025 on the file of the Additional Superintendent of Police, Prohibition and Enforcement

wing, Tiruppur District, the 1st Respondent herein and quash the same. For Appellant(s):

Mr.Y.Prakesh For Respondent:

Dr.C.E.Pratap, Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

This writ petition is filed challenging the order dated 8/5/2025, made in Na.Ka.No.07/PM/ASP/Prohibition/Tiruppur/2025 on the file of the Additional Superintendent of Police, Prohibition and Enforcement wing, Tiruppur District 2.Upon perusal of the order, the same is an order of confiscation that is passed under Section 14 of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act 1937. As against the said order under Section 14(5), there is an appellate remedy available to the petitioner to file an appeal to the Court of Session having jurisdiction. 3.The learned counsel would submit the original order is filed in these proceedings, and the respondents may also take immediate action. 4.The said grievances can be redressed by ordering the Registry to return the original order so as to enable the petitioner to seek any interim order in this

regard. The respondent is also restrained up to 14/8/2025 from taking any further coercive action.

5.In view thereof, keeping open the liberty of the petitioner to file an appeal as against the impugned order, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 05-08-2025 jrs Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Note: The Registry is directed to return the original impugned order to the petitioner.

To 1.The Additional Superintendent of Police, Prohibition and Enforcement wing, Tiruppur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Prohibition and Enforcement Wing, Tiruppur District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY J.

jrs WPMP CRL. NO. 229 OF 2025 05-08-2025