S.Muruganandham, v. The Assistant Director
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.05.2019
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.12585 of 2019 S.Muruganandham ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mines Department, Thanjavur District.
2.The Sub-Collector-cum-Revenue Divisional Officer, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.
3.The Tahsildar, Budhalur Taluk, Thanjavur District.
4.The Inspector of Police, Thirukkattupalli Police Station, Thanjavur 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 vehicle of Bullock Cart from the custody of the fourth respondent police and to hand over the above vehicle to the petitioner, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.05.2019 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Maheswaran For Respondents : Mr.S.Dhayalan 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.
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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 Assistant Director, Geology and Mines Department, Thanjavur District.
2.The Sub-Collector-cum-Revenue Divisional Officer, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.
3.The Tahsildar, Budhalur Taluk, Thanjavur District.
4.The Inspector of Police, Thirukkattupalli Police Station, Thanjavur District.
1CC TO MR. R. MAHESWARAN,ADVOCATE SR 66365 1CC TO THE SPL GOVT PLEADER SR 66443 KK 4 6 2019 2P 7C W.P.(MD)No.12585 of 2019 29.05.2019 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/