Manikandan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.05.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.12380 of 2019 Manikandan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Thanjavur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvaiyaru Police Station, Thanjavur District.

3.The Assistant Director, Tamil Nadu Mines and Minerals, Thanjavur District.

.... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to release the petitioner's Bullock cart and hand over to the petitioner based on his representation dated 22.05.2019. For Petitioner : Mr.K.M.Karunakaran For Respondents : Mr.B.Bhagavathi 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 bullock cart was seized in connection with illegal transportation of sand.

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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 (CRL SIDE) /VACATION OFFICER // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) cmr To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Thanjavur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvaiyaru Police Station, Thanjavur District.

3.The Assistant Director, Tamil Nadu Mines and Minerals, Thanjavur District.

1CC TO MR. K.M. KARUNAKARAN, ADVOCATE SR 66319 1CC TO THE SPL GOVT PLEADER SR 66665 KK 06/06/2019 2P 6C W.P.(MD)No.12380 of 2019 29.05.2019 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/