Balasubramaniyan, 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.12385 of 2019 Balasubramaniyan ... 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 10.05.2019. For Petitioner : Mr.K.M.Karunakaran For Respondents : Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar 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 / Vacation Officer // True Copy // https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

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.No. 66342 +1cc to M/s.Special Government Pleader,SR.No. 66662 W.P.(MD)No.12385 of 2019 29.05.2019 CMR KK/SAR/04.06.2019/2P-6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/