Madras High CourtWP(MD)/12170/2023disposed of

Ramalakshmi v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

2023-05-18Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.05.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Ramalakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Prohibition Enforcement Wing, Thoothukudi District.

2.Inspector of Police, Prohibition Enforcement Wing-Murappanadu Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to complete the confiscation proceedings after giving reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner within the period that may be stipulated by this Court for releasing the petitioner's vehicle viz., TVS XL bearing Registration No.TN 92 H 0549 seized by the second respondent.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Anand For Respondents : Mr.J.K.Jeyaseelan, Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to complete the confiscation proceedings after giving reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner within the stipulated period of time that may be fixed by this Court for releasing the petitioner's vehicle viz., TVS XL bearing Registration No.TN 92 H 0549 seized by the second respondent.

2. Mr.K.Anand, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if a direction is issued to the first respondent to complete the confiscation proceedings within a stipulated period after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner.

3. Heard Mr.J.K.Jeyaseelan, learned Government Advocate, who takes notice for the respondents.

4. Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought for by the

petitioner, this Court directs the first respondent to complete the confiscation proceedings after affording opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs.

18.05.2023 NCC: Yes/No Index : Yes / No pm To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Prohibition Enforcement Wing, Thoothukudi District.

2.Inspector of Police, Prohibition Enforcement Wing-Murappanadu Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

L.VICTORIA GOWRI,J.

pm 18.05.2023