Madhivanan v. The Asst. Director Of Geology And Mining

W.P.(MD)No.11742 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.09.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.11742 of 2020 Madhivanan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, O/o. Sivagangai Collector Office, Sivagangai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai Sub Division, Sivagangai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Illaiyangudi Police Station, Sivagangai 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 seized vehicle bearing registration No.TN 63 BC 7898 Ashok Leyland Tipper Lorry seized by the respondents.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Balamuruganantham For Respondents : Mrs.S.Srimathy Special 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 Special Government Pleader states that the vehicle has already been produced before the jurisdictional criminal Court.

4.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 petitioner is given liberty to move the jurisdictional Court.

Upon filing of such petition, the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.11742 of 2020 jurisdictional court shall dispose of the same within a period of ten days thereafter. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) rmi Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID19 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 Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, O/o. Sivagangai Collector Office, Sivagangai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai Sub Division, Sivagangai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Illaiyangudi Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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