Murugan v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.10.2023

CORAM

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

1.The District Revenue Officer, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies C.I.D - Madurai, Thoothukudi.

(Crime No/91 of 2023) ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to forthwith to release the petitioner's Ashok Leyland Dost bearing Registration No: TN-76-AM-3863 from their custody on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 03.10.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Malaiyendran For Respondents : Mr.C.Satheesh Government Advocate 1/4

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The respondents are directed to produce the petition mentioned vehicle immediately before the jurisdictional civil Court. The petitioner is at liberty to approach the jurisdictional Court for return of the vehicle. If any such petition is filed, the same shall be disposed of on merits and in accordance with law within a period of seven days thereafter.

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

18.10.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA Note: Issue order copy on 19.10.2023.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies C.I.D - Madurai, Thoothukudi.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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