Selvarasu v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.10.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Selvarasu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies Crime Investigation Department, Pudukottai.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to release the Mahindra Bolero bearing Registration No.TN-45-AH-1765 seized by the second respondent on 01.06.2023 to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Dhandapani 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.V.Nirmal Kumar Government Advocate for R.1 Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate for R.2

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the second respondent informs the Court that the petitioner is having previous cases.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner wants to withdraw the writ petition. This writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn with the liberty to move the jurisdictional Special Court for relief. While is open to the first respondent to initiate or proceed with confiscation proceedings, the vehicle need not be kept in the custody of the first respondent. The vehicle shall be handed over to the jurisdictional Court immediately without delay. There shall be no order as to costs. 09.10.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA 2/4

To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies Crime Investigation Department, Pudukottai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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