Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9016/2020dismissed

Saivathurai v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2020-08-07Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.9016 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.08.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.9016 of 2020 Saivathurai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals Department, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Abiramam Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

... Respondents Prayer:

Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents, to release the petitioner's vehicle i.e., Tipper Lorry bearing Registration No. TN-28-E -0463 seized by the third respondent on 16.07.2019 on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 04.01.2020.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Vishnuram For Respondents : Mr.C.Ramar Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner seeks relief of the petition mentioned vehicle. It was seized in connection with illegal transportation of sand.

3.The learned Additional Government Pleader draws my attention to the fact that the petitioner is having three previous cases of similar in nature and they are still pending. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.9016 of 2020 4.Therefore, the third respondent is directed to file the final report at the earliest. The petition mentioned vehicle will also to be produced before the Court below at the earliest. It is for the petitioner to move the Court below for appropriate relief. Giving this liberty to the petitioner, the writ petition is dismissed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-II) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) msa Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To:

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals Department, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Abiramam Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

+1 CC to M/s.GP ( SR-13889[F] dated 12/08/2020 ) W.P.(MD)No.9016 of 2020 07.08.2020 SCR(CO) TR(21.08.2020) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2