P.Angunathan, v. Assistant Director (Mines &

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.04.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.9577 of 2019 P.Angunathan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Assistant Director (Mines and Minerals), O/o.Assistant Director (Mines and Minerals), Sivagangai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai. Sivagangai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thiruppachethi Police Station, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to release the petitioner's Bullock-Cart seized by the 3rd respondent on 19.01.2019 based on his representations dated 18.03.2019 and 15.04.2019 respectively within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Muniraj 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 (CO) // True Copy // https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

ias To 1.The Assistant Director (Mines and Minerals), O/o.Assistant Director (Mines and Minerals), Sivagangai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai. Sivagangai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thiruppachethi Police Station, Sivagangai District.

+1CC TO MR.N.MUNIRAJ, Advocate Sr. No. 61730 +1CC TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER SR.No.62622 W.P.(MD)No.9577 of 2019 TR (27.04.2019) 2P 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/