Anandhan, v. The Revenue Divisional

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.04.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.8856 of 2019 Anandhan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur Revenue Division Office, Karur District.

2.The Assistant Director of Mines and Minerals, Karur District, Karur.

3.The Inspector of Police, Vangal Police Station, Vangal, Karur District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent Nos.1 and 3 to release the petitioner's bullock cart, seized on 08.10.2018 and keeping under the custody of the 3rd respondent by consider his representation dated 17.10.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Arunraj For Respondents : Mr.M.Rajarajan 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.

4. The Writ Petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (co) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS ) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

To:

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur Revenue Division Office, Karur District.

2.The Assistant Director of Mines and Minerals, Karur District, Karur.

3.The Inspector of Police, Vangal Police Station, Vangal, Karur District.

+1cc to Mr.K.Arunraj, Advocate, SR.No.60899 +1cc to Special Government Pleader, SR.No.61022 W.P.(MD)No.8856 of 2019 SP/22.04.2019/ 2P/6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/