Madras High CourtWP(MD)/25036/2023disposed of

Saivathurai v. The District Revenue Officer

2023-10-16Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.10.2023

CORAM

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

1.The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District, 2.The Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies Crime Investigation Department, ... 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 Ashok Leyland Dost bearing Registration No.TN-51-AA-3601 seized by the second respondent on 29.07.2023 to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Dhandapani For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader for R.1 1/4

Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate for R.2

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The second respondent is directed to produce the vehicle before the jurisdictional Court immediately and without any delay. The petitioner is given liberty to move the trial Court.

3. With this liberty to the petitioner, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

16.10.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District, 2/4

2.The Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies Crime Investigation Department, 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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