Madras High CourtWP(MD)/20947/2021disposed of

Lakshmanan v. The District Supply Officer

2021-11-24Honourable Mr Justice C.V. Karthikeyan2 pages

W.P.(MD) No.20947 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.11.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN W.P.(MD) No.20947 of 2021 Lakshmanan ... Petitioner vs.

1.The District Supply Officer, Collectorate Complex, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies C.S.I.D., Tirunelveli Unit, Madurai District.

(In Crime No.248 of 2021) 3.The District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to forthwith to release the petitioner's TATA Super Ace bearing Registration No.TN-76-AC-9173 from their custody on the basis of his representation dated 15.11.2021. For Petitioner : Mr.Rajeswaran for Mr.C.Susikumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Kameswaran Government Advocate

O R D E R

The representation, dated 15.11.2021, had been given by the petitioner seeking release of his TATA Super Ace vehicle bearing Registration No.TN-76-AC-9173, which had been seized by the respondents, owing to the fact that, it was found transporting PDS rice unlawfully.

2.Let me not enter into any discussion on the facts, but place an obligation on the respondents to whom such a representation is given to consider the representation and pass an order in accordance with the rules and in the manner known to law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD) No.20947 of 2021 3.With the above observations, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) sji 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 District Supply Officer, Collectorate Complex, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies C.S.I.D., Tirunelveli Unit, Madurai District.

3.The District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

+1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-35887[F] dated 25/11/2021 ) W.P.(MD) No.20947 of 2021 24.11.2021 MA(CO) KB(09.12.2021) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2