Udaiyappan, v. The Assistant Director Of

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.04.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.8113 of 2019 Udaiyappan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Assistant Director of Geology and mining, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aranthangi, Pudukottai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Aranthangi Police Station, Pudukottai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to release the petitioner's bullock cart seized by the third respondent on 25.02.2019, to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lenin Kumar 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.

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4. The Writ Petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To 1.The Assistant Director of Geology and mining, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aranthangi, Pudukottai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Aranthangi Police Station, Pudukottai District.

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