Madras High CourtWP(MD)/32425/2025disposed of

Mariappan v. The District Revenue Officer

2025-11-14Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA Writ Petition(MD)No.32425 of 2025 Mariappan ..Petitioner Vs 1.The District Revenue Officer District Revenue Office, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies C.I.D., Tirunelveli District.

..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to release the petitioner's Mahindra Pickup bearing Registration No.TN-72CF-2192 pertaining to the case in Cr.No.182 of 2025 on the file of the second respondent herein and return the vehicle to the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Venkatesh For Respondents : Mr.A.Kannan, Addl. Govt. Pleader 1/4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to release the petitioner's Mahindra Pickup bearing Registration No. TN-72-CF-2192, pertaining to the case in Cr.No.182 of 2025 on the file of the second respondent herein, and return the vehicle to the petitioner.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.A.Kannan, learned Additional Government Pleader, who takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

3. It is informed by the learned Additional Government Pleader that the petitioner has not responded to the notice issued by the respondent for enquiry. It is further submitted that another notice has now been issued to the petitioner for enquiry.

4. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the petitioner is directed to appear for enquiry. On such appearance, the respondents shall conduct the enquiry and pass orders on merits, within a period of one week, after affording a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner, and thereafter release the vehicle in question. 2/4

5. This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs. 14.11.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes skn To 1.The District Revenue Officer District Revenue Office, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies C.I.D., Tirunelveli District.

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P.T.ASHA, J.

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