Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11372/2019disposed of

Alagu, v. The Assistant Director,

2019-04-30Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.04.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.11372 of 2019 Alagu ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Assistant Director, Tamil Nadu Mines and Minerals Department, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kallal Police Station, Sivagangai District.

(Crime No.8 of 2019) ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to release the Ashok Leyland Lorry bearing registration number TN63-AB-2711 to the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Kannan 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 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 (CO) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To 1.The Assistant Director, Tamil Nadu Mines and Minerals Department, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kallal Police Station, Sivagangai District.

+1 CC to M/s.V.KANNAN, Advocate ( SR-64545[F] dated 30/04/2019 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-65203[F] dated 03/05/2019 ) SJI/PNN W.P.(MD)No.11372 of 2019 30.04.2019 KM/(09.05.2019) 2P 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/