Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2793/2021disposed of

Kumarasamy v. The District Collector

2021-02-15Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.2793 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.02.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.2793 of 2021 Kumarasamy ... Petitioner -Vs1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District.

2.Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Illuppur, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Assistant Director, Tamilnadu Mines and Minerals, Pudukkottai District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Annavasal Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

... 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 Tipper Lorry bearing Registration No.TN 55 T 7611 seized on 29.01.2021 by the fourth respondent and handed over the same to the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 01.02.2021.

For Petitioner : Mr.RMS.Sethuraman 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. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.2793 of 2021 3.With this direction to the respondents and with the aforesaid liberty to the petitioner, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CSIII) // 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 District Collector, Pudukkottai District.

2.Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Illuppur, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Assistant Director, Tamilnadu Mines and Minerals, Pudukkottai District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Annavasal Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-5392[F] dated 16/02/2021 ) W.P.(MD)No.2793 of 2021 15.02.2021 NA(CO) KB(19.02.2021) 2P 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2