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P.Mathiyalagan, v. The Assistant Director,

2019-04-26Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.04.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.10371 of 2019 P.Mathiyalagan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mines Department, Thanjavur District.

2.The Sub-Collector Cum Revenue Divisional Officer, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

3.The Tahsildar, Thanjavur Taluk, Thanjavur District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Thanjavur East Police Station, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to release the petitioner's Vehicle of Bullock Cart from the custody of the 4th respondent police and to hand over the above vehicle to the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 08.04.2019, within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Karuppasamy For Respondents : Mr.K.Mu.Muthu Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side. By consent of both parties this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. The petitioner's bullock cart was seized in connection with illegal transportation of sand.

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3. The respondents are directed to release the petitioner's

vehicle forthwith and without any delay.

4. The Writ Petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS III) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To:

1.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mines Department, Thanjavur District.

2.The Sub-Collector Cum Revenue Divisional Officer, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

3.The Tahsildar, Thanjavur Taluk, Thanjavur District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Thanjavur East Police Station, Thanjavur District.

+1cc to Mr.R.Maheswaran, Advocate, SR.No.63067 +1cc to M/s.Special Government Pleader,SR.No.63593 W.P.(MD)No.10371 of 2019 26.04.2019 IAS KK/SAR/03.05.2019/ 2P- 7C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/