Murugesan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
W.P.(MD)No.10906 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.09.2020
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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.10906 of 2020 Murugesan ... 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, Sayalkudi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to release the petitioner's Tractor along with Trailer bearing Registration No.TN-65-AV-2697, Engine No.S325.1J45523, Chassis No.MEA908A5EJ1188864, seized by the 3rd respondent police, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.08.2020 within a time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.T.Veerakumar For Respondents : Mr.P.Mahendran, Additional Government Pleader.
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 Additional Government Pleader states the accused has been operating the vehicle by removing the number plate. Therefore, taking note of the conduct of the petitioner, I am of the view that the petitioner should rather move the Court below. The respondents are directed to produce the vehicle before the jurisdictional criminal Court without any delay. The petitioner can move the Court below for return of vehicle. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. The writ petition is dismissed. As and when, the petitioner files an https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2
W.P.(MD)No.10906 of 2020 application for return of the vehicle, Court below shall dispose of the same within a period of ten days thereafter. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-I) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias 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, Sayalkudi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.
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