Madras High CourtWP(MD)/24522/2019disposed of

Indhirani v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2019-11-20Honourable Mr Justice M. Govindaraj2 pages

W.P.(MD) No.24522 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.11.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.GOVINDARAJ W.P.(MD) No.24522 of 2019 Indhirani ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur Revenue Division, Karur.

2.The Assistant Director of Mines and Minerals, Karur District, Karur.

3.The Tahsildar, Manmangalam Taluk Office, Manmangalam, Karur District.

... Respondents PRAYER:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to release the petitioner's Ashok Leyland Lorry bearing registration Number TN 88 Y 4423, seized on 21.06.2019 and keeping under the custody of the 3rd respondent by considering his representation dated 24.06.2019.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.C.Asaithambi for Mr.K.Arunraj For Respondents : Mr.M.Rajarajan Government Advocate

O R D E R

Mr.M.Rajarajan, learned Government Advocate takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

2.This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a direction, directing the 3rd respondent to release the petitioner's Ashok Leyland Lorry bearing registration Number TN 88 Y 4423, seized on 21.06.2019 and keeping under the custody of the 3rd respondent by considering her representation dated 24.06.2019. 3.The petitioner's vehicle was seized for illegal transportation of sand on 21.06.2019. In this regard, she made a representation on 24.06.2019. Yet without filing F.I.R, the vehicle is kept under the custody of the third respondent. When she https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD) No.24522 of 2019 approached the Special Court, it was returned on the ground that no F.I.R number is given.

4.Considering the facts and circumstances, a direction is given to the first respondent/Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur, to immediately lodge an F.I.R and forward the same to the concerned Special Court. A further direction is given to the Special Court to entertain the petition filed by the petitioner before it and consider the return of vehicle in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS ) Vs To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur Revenue Division, Karur.

2.The Assistant Director of Mines and Minerals, Karur District, Karur.

3.The Tahsildar, Manmangalam Taluk Office, Manmangalam, Karur District.

+1 CC to Mr.K. ARUNRAJ, Advocate ( SR-99682[F] dated 20/11/2019 ) +1 CC to SPL GP ( SR-100367[F] dated 21/11/2019 ) W.P.(MD) No.24522 of 2019 20.11.2019 MK (26.11.2019) 2P 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2