Periyasamy v. The Assistant Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.05.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.11776 of 2019 Periyasamy ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mines, Pudukottai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aranthangi, Pudukottai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Aranthangi Police Station, Pudukottai 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 seized bullock cart seized on 19.01.2019 by the second respondent to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Venkatesh For Respondents : Mr.J.Gunaseelan Muthiah Additional Government Pleader

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(V.O) /TRUE COPY/ https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS )

To

1. The Assistant Director, Geology and Mines, Pudukottai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aranthangi, Pudukottai District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Aranthangi Police Station, Pudukottai District.

+1 CC to M/s.D.VENKATESH, Advocate ( SR-65692[F] dated 10/05/2019 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-65726[F] dated 10/05/2019 ) W.P.(MD)No.11776 of 2019 08.05.2019 CS: 16/05/2019/2P/6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/