Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2427/2021disposed of

Maharaja. R v. The Assistant Director Of Geology And Mining

2021-02-10Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.2427 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.02.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.2427 of 2021 R.Maharaja ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Vasudevanallur Police Station, Tenkasi District.

Crime No.458 of 2020 ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to release the petitioner's Tractor bearing Reg.No.TN 76 B 4036 which was seized by the third respondent on 30.11.2020. For Petitioner : Mr.R.J.Karthick For Respondents : Mr.S.Angappan Government Advocate

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The vehicle is involved in two previous cases of the same nature. Therefore, the respondents are directed to produce the petition mentioned vehicle before the Court below immediately and without any delay. It is open to the petitioner to move the Court below for release of the vehicle. As and when the petition is filed by the petitioner, the same will be disposed of on merits and in accordance with law within a period of ten days thereafter. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. 3.With this direction to the respondents and with the aforesaid https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.2427 of 2021 liberty to the petitioner, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (RTI) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) 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 Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Vasudevanallur Police Station, Tenkasi District.

+1 CC to Mr.R.J.KARTHICK, Advocate ( SR-4545[F] dated 11/02/2021 ) +1 CC to SPL GP ( SR-4642[F] dated 12/02/2021 ) W.P.(MD)No.2427 of 2021 10.02.2021 (KUN) KV(17.02.2021) 2P 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2