Sathappan v. The Assistant Director Of

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.05.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.12451 of 2019 Sathappan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

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, to direct the second respondent to release the petitioner's Bullock Cart seized by him on 28.01.2019 to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lenin Kumar For Respondents : Mr.M.Rajarajan 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.

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/- Vacation Officer // True Copy // https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) cmr

To 1.The Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

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

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

+1CC TO MR.T.LENIN KUMAR, Advocate Sr. No.66528 +1CC TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER SR.No. 66468 W.P.(MD)No.12451 of 2019 29.05.2019 NS(CO) TR (06.06.2019) 2P 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/