M.Prabakaran, v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.03.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.5254 of 2019 M.Prabakaran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer/Sub Collector, Office of the Sub Collectorate, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District.

2.The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals Department, The District Collector Officer, Thanjavur.

3.The Tahsildar, Pattukkottai Taluk Office, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to release the petitioner Tipper Lorry bearing Registration No.TN 67 AF 1229 and within a time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner :Mr.B.Jameel Arasu For Respondents :Mr.K.MU.Muthu Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petition mentioned vehicle was seized by the respondent on the erroneous premise that the vehicle was engaged in illegal transportation of sand. It now transpires that the vehicle was requisitioned for catering to the needs of a local Government School.

https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3.I am of the view that the respondents ought not to detain the

vehicle any further. The respondents shall release the petition mentioned vehicle forthwith and without any delay. 4.The writ petition stands allowed. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CRL SIDE) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer/Sub Collector, Office of the Sub Collectorate, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District.

2.The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals Department, The District Collector Officer, Thanjavur.

3.The Tahsildar, Pattukkottai Taluk Office, Thanjavur District.

+1cc to Mr.B.JAMEEL ARASU, Advocate, SR.No.53431 W.P.(MD)No.5254 of 2019 RMI KK/SAR-/13.03.2019/2P-5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/