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Sevugan, v. the Revenue Divisional Officer

Madras HC19 Nov 2018WP(MD)/22969/2018

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What is this about?

This writ petition challenged the seizure of the petitioner's lorry. The High Court directed the release of the vehicle within seven days, conditional upon the petitioner establishing ownership, depositing Rs. 50,000, executing an undertaking not to commit illegal acts, participating in the inquiry, and not alienating the vehicle pending proceedings.

What did the court decide?

Direction to release the seized vehicle within 7 days subject to deposit of Rs. 50,000, proof of ownership, undertaking not to use illegally, and participation in inquiry.

Sevugan, Vs the Revenue Divisional Officer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2018)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED 19.11.2018

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE V.BHAVANI SUBBAROYAN

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W.P(MD)No.22969 of 2018

Sevugan

..Petitioner

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai

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Sivagangai District.

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2.The Tahsildar, Karaikudi Taluk Sivagangai District.

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3.The Inspector of Police, Kundrakudi Police Station, Kundrakudi, Sivagangai District. ..Respondents

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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 lorry bearing registration No.TN 31 AA 0389.

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For Petitioner :Mr.I.Velpradeep For Respondent :Mrs.J.Padmavathy Devi Special Government Pleader ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to release the petitioner's vehicle ie., Lorry bearing Registration No. TN 31 AA 0389.

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

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According to the petitioner, the official respondent has seized the vehicle in question on the ground that it was involved in transportation of illegal sand without any valid permit and the vehicle is still under the police custody. Hence, this Writ Petition is filed.

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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On the other hand, it is submitted by the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents that the vehicle in question was used for illegal transportation of sand without any valid permit and hence, it was seized.

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In any event, as the vehicle is under the custody of the official respondent from the date of seizing and considering the fact that if the same is allowed to be kept idle by exposing the same to sun and rain, it would certainly diminish its value. Therefore, this Court is of the view that the vehicle may be released by imposing conditions on the petitioner for release of the same.

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Accordingly, the concerned respondent is directed to release

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the vehicle in question to the petitioner within a period of 7 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order subject to the following conditions:

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“(i) The petitioner shall produce necessary documents before the concerned respondent to establish the ownership of the vehicle in question;

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(ii) The petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only), before the respondent as non refundable deposit;

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(iii) The petitioner shall give an undertaking that he will not use the vehicle for any illegal activities in future and shall produce the same as and when required by the respondents;

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(iv) On doing so, the vehicle in question shall be

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returned to the petitioner;

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(v) The petitioner shall not alienate the vehicle in question till the disposal of the proceedings before the authority concerned; and

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(vi) The petitioner is also directed to participate in the enquiry to be conducted by the respondent authorities.”

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With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed

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of. No costs.

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar(CO)

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/True Copy/

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Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-II)

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1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Devakottai

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Sivagangai District.

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2.The Tahsildar, Karaikudi Taluk Sivagangai District.

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3.The Inspector of Police, Kundrakudi Police Station, Kundrakudi, Sivagangai District

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1 CC TO Mr.i.VELPRADEEP , ADVOCATE IN SR No.95730.

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+1 cc to Special Government Pleader, SR.No.95995.

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DS RSK SAR2 20 11 2018 3P 6C

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W.P(MD)No.22969 of 2018

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Sevugan, v. the Revenue Divisional Officer

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