Neerathulingam v. The Assistant Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.04.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.9840 of 2019 Neerathulingam ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer/ Sub-Collector, Revenue Divisional Office, Sattur, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

4.The Revenue Inspector, Ayan Kollakondam Revenue Village, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar 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 Bullock Cart of the petitioner within the stipulated period fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jothi Basu For Respondents : Mr.M.Karuppasamy 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.

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4. The Writ Petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias To 1.The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer/ Sub-Collector, Revenue Divisional Office, Sattur, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

4.The Revenue Inspector, Ayan Kollakondam Revenue Village, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

+1CC TO MR.G.M.LAW OFFICE, Advocate Sr. No.62379 +1CC TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER SR.No. 62465 W.P.(MD)No.9840 of 2019 24.04.2019 TR (30.04.2019) 2P 7C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/