Thiagarajan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.04.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.10925 of 2019 Thiagarajan ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Kumbakonam Thanjavur District

2. The Assistant Director Tamil Nadu Mines and Minerals Department Thanjavur District Thanjavur

3. The Sub Inspector of Police Kabisthalam Police Station 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 bullock- cart seized by the third respondent on 04.04.2019 on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 09.04.2019 For Petitioner : Mr.P.Yasmin Begum For Respondents : Mr. M.Karuppasamy 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 bullock cart was seized in connection with illegal transportation of sand.

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 // https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-II)

To:

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Kumbakonam Thanjavur District

2. The Assistant Director Tamil Nadu Mines and Minerals Department Thanjavur District Thanjavur

3. The Sub Inspector of Police Kabisthalam Police Station Thanjavur District +1 CC to M/s.P.YASMIN BEGUM, Advocate ( SR-63653[F] dated 29/04/2019 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-64668[F] dated 30/04/2019 ) IAS W.P.(MD)No.10925 of 2019 29.04.2019 KM/(09.05.2019) 2P 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/