Madras High CourtWP(MD)/3603/2021disposed of

Vimalraj v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2021-02-24Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.3603 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.02.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.3603 of 2021 Vimalraj ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.

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

3.The Assistant Director, Tamilnadu Mines and Minerals, Thanjavur 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 Mahindra Bolero Pickup Van bearing Reg.No.TN 49 BM 8370 pertaining to the case in Cr.No.61 of 2020 on the file of the second respondent herein and return the vehicle to the petitioner based on his representation dated 15.02.2021. For Petitioner : Mr.K.M.Karunakaran For Respondents : Mr.S.Angappan Government Advocate

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petition mentioned vehicle was seized in connection with illegal transportation of sand.

3.The Hon'ble Division Bench has indicated that the application for release will have to be moved only before the jurisdictional Court.

4.Therefore, the respondents are directed to produce the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.3603 of 2021 vehicle before the Court concerned at the earliest and without any delay. The petitioner is at liberty to move the Court below for appropriate relief. As and when the petition is filed by the petitioner, the same will be numbered and 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. 5.With this direction to the respondents and liberty to the petitioner, the Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (T&P) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) RMI 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 Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.

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

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

+1 CC to THE SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER(SR-7284[F] dated 25/02/2021) Order made in W.P.(MD)No.3603 of 2021 24.02.2021 SV2(CO) SRS (05/03/2021) 2P : 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2