Karthick .R v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.11.2023

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Dindigul.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer cum Sub Collector, Revenue Divisional Office, Palani.

3.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Palani.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to release the petitioner's tractor with trailor bearing Registration No.TN-49-AB-3651 seized by the second respondent on 28.04.2018.

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For Petitioner : Mr.P.T.Ramesh Raja For Respondents : Mr.S.RA.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner's tractor with trailer was seized by the second respondent in the year 2018. Till date no prosecution has been launched. No other action has been initiated. The petition mentioned vehicle lies in the custody of the second respondent. It is not going to serve any purpose. I direct the respondents to handover the vehicle to the petitioner forthwith and without any delay. It is open to the respondent to take action open to them under law.

3. This writ petition is allowed accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

09.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA Note : Issue order copy on 10.11.2023.

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To 1.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Dindigul.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer cum Sub Collector, Revenue Divisional Office, Palani.

3.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Palani.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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