Thirumeni 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.12564 of 2019 Thirumeni ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Musiri Revenue Division Office, Musir, Trichy District.

2.The Assistant Director of Mines and Minerals, Trichy District, Trichy.

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

.... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the third respondent to release the petitioner's bullock cart, seized on 21.09.2018 and keeping under the custody of the 3rd respondent by considering his representation dated 22.09.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Arunraj 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/- Vacation Officer/ Assistant Registrar // True Copy // https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

cmr To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Musiri Revenue Division Office, Musir, Trichy District.

2.The Assistant Director of Mines and Minerals, Trichy District, Trichy.

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

+1CC TO MR.K.ARUNRAJ, Advocate Sr. No.66331 +1CC TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER SR.No. 66617 W.P.(MD)No.12564 of 2019 29.05.2019 NS(CO) TR (04.06.2019) 2P 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/