M. Sahul Hameed v. The Asst.Director Of Geology And Mining

W.P.(MD)No.12115 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.09.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.12115 of 2020 M.Sahul Hameed ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Karaikudi North 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 second respondent to release the petitioner's lorry bearing Registration No.TN 33 AF 1407 seized by the third respondent on 29.02.2020 to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lenin Kumar 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 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.12115 of 2020 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 jurisdictional court shall dispose of the same within a period of ten days thereafter. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) rmi 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 Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Karaikudi North Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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