Madras High CourtWP(MD)/19724/2020dismissed

Ranjith v. The Asst Director Of Geology And Mining

2021-01-04Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.19724 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.01.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.19724 of 2020 Ranjith ... Petitioner Vs.

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

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

3.The Inspector of Police, Amathur Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to release the petitioner's Tractor and Trailer bearing Registration No.TN-69-K-7584, seized by the 3rd respondent on 25.07.2019 to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.Lenin Kumar.T For Respondents : Mrs.S.Srimathy, Special Government Pleader.

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner seeks release of vehicle.

3.The learned Special Government Pleader points out that the petitioner is having one previous case of the same nature. Therefore, in Writ Jurisdiction I am not inclined to exercise my discretion. However, the respondents cannot retain the custody of the vehicle indefinitely. Therefore, the respondents are directed to produce the petition mentioned vehicle before the jurisdictional Court immediately and without any delay. The petitioner can move the Court below thereafter for release of the vehicle. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.19724 of 2020 4.With this liberty to the petitioner and direction to the respondents, the writ petition is dismissed. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias 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, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

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

3.The Inspector of Police, Amathur Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

+1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-240[F] dated 06/01/2021 ) W.P.(MD)No.19724 of 2020 04.01.2021 SV2(CO) KB(11.01.2021) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2