Madras High CourtWP(MD)/10833/2019disposed of

Jeganathan, S/O. Ramu v. The Assistant Director

2019-04-29Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Date : 29.04.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.10833 of 2019 Jeganathan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mines, Tuticorin District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kulathur Police Station, Tuticorin District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents and their subordinates to release the Tractor bearing Registration No.TN-65-W-1929 seized on 19.06.2018 by the 3rd respondent and which is now under the custody of the respondents, to petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Venkatesh For Respondents : Mr.M.Rajarajan Government Advocate

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 vehicle was seized by the police in connection with criminal case pertaining to illegal transportation of sand. It was also produced before the learned Jurisdictional Magistrate. The learned counsel for the petitioner stated that an application filed by the petitioner for return of the vehicle was dismissed.

3. The petitioner is permitted to move the learned jurisdictional Magistrate under Section 451 Cr.P.C., and the learned Jurisdictional Magistrate is directed to entertain the application and dispose the same on merits and in accordance with law.

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4. With the above liberty, the Writ Petition is closed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-III) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District.

2.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mines, Tuticorin District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kulathur Police Station, Tuticorin District.

+1CC TO MR.D.VENKATESH, Advocate Sr. No. 64197 W.P.(MD)No.10833 of 2019 29.04.2019 SP (30.04.2019) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/