Iniyavan.G v. The State Rep By

WP(MD)No.1533 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.02.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R. HEMALATHA WP(MD)No.1533 of 2021 G.Iniyavan ... Petitioner vs.

1.The State Rep. by, The Superintendant of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Inspector of Police, Ammapettai Police Station, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to release the petitioner's vehicle viz., Mahindra XUV 500 bearing temporary Registration No.TN 49/TMP/2019/392 seized by the second respondent within the period that may be stipulated by this court. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Krishnan For Respondents : Mr.S.Chandrasekar Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

The present petition is filed seeking for a direction to release the petitioner's vehicle, Mahindra XUV 500, bearing temporary Registration No.TN 49/TMP/2019/392 seized by the second respondent in connection with Crime No.1305 of 2020 dated 11.11.2020 for the offences punishable under Sections 294(b), 506

(2) of Indian Penal Code read with Section 25(1A) of Arms Act, 1959.

2. Mr.S.Chandrasekar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents, on instructions, would contend that the Mahindra XUV 500 bearing temporary Registration No.TN 49/TMP/2019/392 was seized by the second respondent and was produced before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Papanasam on 11.11.2020.

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3. Considering the submissions made by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, this petition is disposed of with a direction to the petitioner to file appropriate application before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Papanasam for release of vehicle, if so advised. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(AD-II) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) mbi Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To

1. The Judicial Magistrate, Papanasam.

2.The Superintendant of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

3.The Inspector of Police, Ammapettai Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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