Madras High CourtWP(MD)/10644/2020dismissed

Boominathan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2020-09-02Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.10644 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.09.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.10644 of 2020 Boominathan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sathur, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mining Department, Collectorate Building, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Irukkankudi Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

(Crime No.227 of 2019) ... 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 by branding name "Ashok Leyland Tipper Lorry" bearing Registration No.TN-72-AR-8672 seized by the 3rd respondent on 21.12.2019.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Balaji For Respondents : Mr.C.Ramar, Government Advocate

O R D E R

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. This writ petition has been filed seeking release of the petition mentioned vehicle.

3. The learned Government Advocate states the vehicle has already been produced before the jurisdictional criminal Court. Therefore, the petitioner has to necessarily move the jurisdictional Court for return of vehicle. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. The writ petition is dismissed. The https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.10644 of 2020 petitioner is given liberty to move the jurisdictional Court. No costs. Upon filing of such petition, the jurisdictional court shall dispose of the same within a period of ten days thereafter. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS II) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias/dss 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, Sathur, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mining Department, Collectorate Building, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Irukkankudi Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

+1 CC to M/s.GP ( SR-15808[F] dated 03/09/2020 ) W.P.(MD)No.10644 of 2020 02.09.2020 KK(09.09.2020) 2 P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2