Navaneetha Krishnan V v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN V.Navaneetha Krishnan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate Office, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Inspector of Police, CSCID, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

Crime No.62 of 2024 ... 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 Mahindra Bolero Pick Up bearing Registration Number TN-49-BB-3484 and bearing Chassis No.

MA1ZP2TAKE2E69941 and bearing Engine No. TAE4E76833 seized on 29.03.2024 by the second respondents and keeping under the custody of the second respondent and by considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.04.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sankar 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.D.Sasi Kumar Additional Government Pleader for R.1 Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R.2

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petition mentioned vehicle was seized by the second respondent. Seeking its release, this writ petition has been filed. 3.The petitioner is permitted to move the Court below. If any such petition is filed, it shall be numbered immediately and disposed of on merits and in accordance with law within a period of seven (7) days thereafter.

4.With this liberty to the petitioner to move the trial Court, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 18.04.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No 2/4

MGA Note: Issue order copy on 18.04.2024.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, CSCID, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

MGA 18.04.2024 4/4

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