S.Surasangu v. the Revenue Divisional Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed the first respondent to release the petitioner's seized tractor and trailer within seven days, subject to conditions including proof of ownership, deposit of Rs. 25,000/ as security, undertaking against illegal use, and participation in the pending enquiry.
What did the court decide?
Release of seized tractor and trailer within 7 days upon deposit of Rs. 25,000/- and submission of ownership documents and undertaking.
What the court decided
1
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 12.04.2018
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH
W.P.(MD) No.7377 of 2018
S.Surasangu ... Petitioner
vs.
1.The Revenue Divisional Officer Revenue Divisional Office Paramakudi
Ramanathapuram District
2.The Inspector of Police Parthibanoor Police Station Parthibanoor Ramanathapuram District ... Respondents
PRAYER : Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to release the petitioner's Tractor cum Trailer bearing registration No.TN49 M8967 and TN21 L7560 which was seized on 26.03.2018 by the second respondent within a stipulated time.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the seized tractor and trailer can be released by imposing conditions to ensure compliance with future proceedings.
Whether the petitioner must deposit a security and provide undertaking before obtaining release of the vehicles.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S. Surasangu
- respondent
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Paramakudi
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, Parthibanoor
Coram
Case details
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