Sundaramoorthy v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.04.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.9844 of 2019 Sundaramoorthy ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer Revenue Divisional Office, Thanjavur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kallaperambur Police Station, Thanjavur District.

3.The Assistant Director, Tamilnadu Mines and Minerals, Thanjavur 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 and hand over to the petitioner based on his representation dated 16.04.2019. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Karunakaran 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 / True Copy / https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer Revenue Divisional Office, Thanjavur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kallaperambur Police Station, Thanjavur District.

3.The Assistant Director, Tamilnadu Mines and Minerals, Thanjavur District.

+1 CC to M/s.K.M.KARUNAKARAN, Advocate ( SR-62172[F] dated 24/04/2019 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-62452[F] dated 25/04/2019 ) W.P.(MD)No.9844 of 2019 24.04.2019 ias ES/29.04.2019/2P/6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/