Sarguru Samy @ Sarguru, v. The Assistant Director Of

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.04.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.7927 of 2019 Sarguru Samy @ Sarguru ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Theni, Theni District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Rajathani Police Station, Theni District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to release the petitioner's bullock cart and consequently to hand over the said bullock cart to the petitioner forthwith, by considering the petitioner's representations dated 10.01.2019 and 29.03.2019 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Sivachandran For Respondents : Mr.K.Mu.Muthu 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/- Assistant Registrar (T & P) // True Copy // https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias

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

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Rajathani Police Station, Theni District.

+1CC TO MR.P.SIVACHANDRAN, Advocate Sr. No.58498 +1CC TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER SR.No. 58899 W.P.(MD)No.7927 of 2019 TR (09.04.2019) 2P 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/