Madras High CourtWP(MD)/13677/2020dismissed

Shanthi v. The Assistant Director

2020-10-01Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.13677 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.10.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.13677 of 2020 Shanthi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Assistant Director, Tamil Nadu Mines and Minerals Department, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

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

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

In Crime No.63 of 2018.

... 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 Tipper Lorry bearing Registration No.TN 63 AV 6066 on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 20.04.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Balakarthick For Respondents : Mr.M.Rajarajan Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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 have not gone into the merits of the matter. The writ petition is https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.13677 of 2020 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-I) // 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, Tamil Nadu Mines and Minerals Department, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

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

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

+1 CC to SGP ( SR-19151[F] dated 06/10/2020 ) W.P.(MD)No.13677 of 2020 01.10.2020 SS(CO) NR (13.10.2020) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2