Sr Construction Pvt Ltd v. The Revenue Divisional Officer
W.P(MD)No.18374 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.10.2021
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DURAISWAMY AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR W.P(MD)No.18374 of 2021 SR Construction Private Limited, Represented by its Proprietor, Rajkumar.
... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithalai, Karur District.
2.The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals Department, Karur District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Chithipatti Police Station, Karur District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ 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 JCB vehicle bearing Registration No.TN 28 BE 9859, Engine No.926956D0094722, Chassis No.MEC841EBBLP093259, seized by the third respondent Police by considering his representation dated 09.09.2021 within a time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.M.Karunanithi For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar Government Pleader
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by M.DURAISWAMY,J.) The petitioner, who is claiming to be the owner of the vehicle, seeks release of the same by filing the writ petition, pursuant to his representation dated 09.09.2021.
2.This Court had already held that the remedy open to the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2
W.P(MD)No.18374 of 2021 petitioner is to approach the jurisdictional designated Court and not to invoke the extraordinary jurisdiction of this Court. This is also for the reason that the power of confiscation is available to the designated Court. Though an F.I.R., has been registered, the offence involved would include Section 21(1) of the Mines and Minerals Act. Such a situation had already been taken note of by way of a clarification by this Court indicating the procedure to be followed. Thus, the present Writ Petition stands closed, giving liberty to the petitioner to work out his remedy in the manner known to law in tune with the order of the Division Bench. In the event of filing a petition before the jurisdictional designated Court, the said Court is expected to dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of such an application. No costs.
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To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithalai, Karur District.
2.The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals Department, Karur District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Chithipatti Police Station, Karur District.
Copy to:- The Principal District Judge,Karur.
+1 CC to M/s.M.KARUNANITHI, Advocate ( SR-31891[F] dated 11/10/2021 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL.GP ( SR-31759[F] dated 08/10/2021 ) W.P(MD)No.18374 of 2021 07.10.2021 RD(22.10.2021) 2P 7C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2