T.Tamilselvan, v. The Revenue Divisional Officer
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.03.2019
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.5437 of 2019 T. Tamil Selvan .. Petitioner Vs.
1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Thanjavur.
2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thanjvur.
3.Inspector of Police, Thanjavur East Town Police Station, Thanjavur.
4.The Assistant Director, Tamil Nadu Mines and Minerals, Thanjavur.
.. Respondents Prayer: This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to release petitioner's Lorry bearing Registration No.TN-28-AC0-3825 and hand over to petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.A. Sivasubramanian For respondents : Mr.K.Mu. Muthu Additional Government Pleader
O R D E R
Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side.
2. The petitioner's vehicle was seized in connection with illegal transportation of sand. It was produced before the jurisdictional Magistrate. The petitioner's application for return of the vehicle was dismissed by the Judicial Magistrate.
3. This Court permits the petitioner to once again move the Judicial Magistrate under Section 451 Cr.P.C., The Judicial Magistrate is directed to entertain the petitioner's application and https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/
dispose of it on merits and in accordance with law. With this liberty to the petitioner, this Writ Petition stands closed. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) / True Copy / Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Thanjavur.
2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thanjvur.
3.Inspector of Police, Thanjavur East Town Police Station, Thanjavur.
4.The Assistant Director, Tamil Nadu Mines and Minerals, Thanjavur.
+1 CC to M/s.A.SIVASUBRAMANIAN, Advocate ( SR-52640[F] dated 08/03/2019 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-52964[F] dated 11/03/2019 ) W.P.(MD)No.5437 of 2019 08.03.2019 TRP ES/11.03.2019/2P/7C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/