Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11630/2019allowed

Shanmugam v. The District Collector

2019-05-08Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.05.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD) No.11630 of 2019 Shanmugam : Petitioner vs.

1.The District Collector, Karur District, Karur.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Karur, Karur District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur, Karur District.

4.The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals Department, Karur District.

5.The Tahsildar, Aravakurichi, Karur District.

: Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation on 03.05.2019 for release of his Bullock Cart seized on 11.12.2018 and hand over to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Santhanam Rajeshkumar For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Baskarapandian, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. By consent of both parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The petitioner's bullock cart was seized in connection https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ with illegal transportation of sand.

4. The respondents are directed to release the petitioner's vehicle forthwith and without any delay.

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