S.Pratap v. The District Revenue Officer

W.P.No.30595 of 2023

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated: 30.10.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH W.P.No.30595 of 2023 S.Pratap ... Petitioner vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, Tiruvallur, Tiruvallur District.

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

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to release the Eicher Lorry bearing Registration No.TN-70-A-2056 seized by the 2nd respondent on 20.06.2023 to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prakasam For Respondents : Mr.KMD.Muhilan (for R1) Additional Government Pleader Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam (for R2) Government Advocate (Criminal Side) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

W.P.No.30595 of 2023 Dr.ANITA SUMANTH, J.

O R D E R

Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw this Writ Petition and he has also made an endorsement to that effect. 2.As Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) who appears for R2/Inspector of Police, Tiruvallur District states that notice under Section 6B of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 was issued on 10.07.2023, the petitioner is at liberty to pursue those proceedings and to seek release, if it is so inclined, before the District Revenue Officer/R1. 3.In view of the endorsement made, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn with this liberty. No costs.

30.10.2023 vs Index : Yes/No Speaking order To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Tiruvallur, Tiruvallur District.

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

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