Madras High CourtWP(MD)/28470/2023allowed

Mariselvan v. The District Revenue Officer

2023-12-04Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.12.2023

CORAM

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

1.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, CSCID, Madurai, (Crime No.63 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 to release the petitioner's TATA SUMO bearing registration No.TN 07 X 7848 seized on 07.05.2023 in connection with Crime No.63 of 2023 on the file of the 2nd respondent.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Anandan For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader for R1 : Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate for R2

ORDER

Heard both sides.

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2. Since confiscation order had been passed, I am not in a position to grant relief. The petitioner has to work out his rights in the manner known to law. The respondent is directed to serve copy of the confiscation order immediately on the petitioner.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 04.12.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, CSCID, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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