Boopathi, S/O.Sannasi, v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.05.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU W.P.(MD)No. 11973 of 2019 Boopathi ...

Petitioner Vs.

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Office, Srirangam, Trichy District.

2. The Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mining, Trichy District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Srirangam Police Station, Trichy District.

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Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to release the petitioner's 'Bullock Cart' which was seized by the 3rd respondent on 06.03.2019 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 08.03.2019.

For Petitioner : Mr.M. Jegadeesh Pandian For Respondents : Mr.C.M. Mari Chelliah Prabhu, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

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 by the 3rd respondent in connection with illegal transportation of sand.

3. The 1st respondent is directed to release the petitioner's vehicle forthwith and without any delay.

4. The Writ Petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Vacation Officer // True Copy // https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Office, Srirangam, Trichy District.

2. The Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mining, Trichy District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Srirangam Police Station, Trichy District.

+1cc to Mr.M.JEGADEESH PANDIAN, Advocate, SR.No. 66081 +1cc to M/s.Special Government Pleader,SR.No. 66005 W.P.(MD)No. 11973 of 2019 15.05.2019 KSA/AKV KK/SAR/21.05.2019/ 2P- 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/