Muthaiah, S/O.Vellaian v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.05.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD) No.11685 of 2019 Muthaiah : Petitioner vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals Department, Pudukkottai District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Aranthangi Police Station, Pudukkottai 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 release the petitioner's bullock cart seized by the respondents on 27.04.2019 on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2019.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Rameshkumar For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Baskarapandian, Special 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 with illegal transportation of sand.

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

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

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals Department, Pudukkottai District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Aranthangi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+1 CC to M/s.D.RAMESHKUMAR, Advocate ( SR-65564[F] dated 09/05/2019 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-65762[F] dated 10/05/2019 ) W.P.(MD) No.11685 of 2019 08.05.2019 ES/16.05.2019/2P/7C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/