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Indrarani v. The District Collector

Madras HC12 Jun 2019WP/12067/2019

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What is this about?

The High Court of Judicature at Madras allowed a writ petition seeking the release of a lorry seized for alleged illegal transportation of river sand. The Court ordered release upon imposition of a security deposit, personal bond with sureties, and an undertaking against future illegal use.

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Respondents directed to release the seized lorry (Reg. No. TN 34 S 1678) to the petitioner within 7 days subject to deposit of Rs. 50,000, execution of a bond for Rs. 10,000 with sureties, and other u

Indrarani Vs The District Collector — Mining and Natural Resources | Madras HC (2019)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 12.06.2019

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN

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Writ Petition No.12067 of 2019

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Indrarani ...Petitioner

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Vs
1. The District Collector,
Salem District, Salem.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Salem, Salem District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Salem South Taluk Office,
Salem,
Salem District.
4. The Inspector of Police,
Magudasavadi Police Station,
Salem,
Salem District. ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution
of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus,
directing the respondents herein to release the lorry bearing
registration No.TN 34 S 1678 to the petitioner which was seized
on 21.11.2017 pursuant to the representation dated 09.04.2019.

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For Petitioner : Mr.T. Muruganantham

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For Respondents: Mr.E.Balamurugan
Special Government Pleader
O R D E R
[Order was delivered by R.SUBBIAH,J]

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The petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to release the lorry bearing registration No.TN 34 S 1678 to the petitioner which was seized on 21.11.2017 pursuant to the representation dated 09.04.2019.

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

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According to the petitioner, the respondents have seized the vehicle in question on 21.11.2017 on the ground of illegal carrying of river sand, and till date, no order for release of the said vehicle had been passed by the respondents. Hence, he has come forward with the present Writ Petition.

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On the other hand, it is submitted by learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents that the vehicle in question was used for illegal transportation of mines and minerals like river sand and hence, the vehicle was seized. He would further submit that the petitioner has no previous case.

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In any event, as the vehicle is under the custody of the respondents from the date of seizure and considering the fact that if the same is allowed to be kept idle by exposing the same to rain and shine, it would certainly diminish their value, this Court is of the view that the vehicle in question may be released by imposing conditions on the petitioner.

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Accordingly, the respondents are directed to release the vehicle in question to the petitioner within a period of 7 days from the date of compliance of the below mentioned condition Nos.(i) to (iii):

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(i)The petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) before the jurisdictional Tahsildar concerned as non-refundable deposit. After receipt of the above said amount, the same will have to be deposited by the jurisdictional Tahsildar concerned, to the credit of the District Mines and Minerals Foundation Trust as non-refundable deposit.

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(ii)The petitioner shall execute a personal bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the concerned jurisdictional Judicial Magistrate.

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(iii)The petitioner shall give an undertaking before the respondents/authority concerned stating that he will not use the vehicle in question for any illegal activities in future and shall produce the same as and when required by the respondents and also the trial Court, failing which the respondents/trial Court is/are at liberty to confiscate the vehicle.

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(iv)The petitioner shall not alienate the vehicle in question till the disposal of the proceedings before the authority concerned.

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(v)The petitioner is also directed to participate in the enquiry to be conducted by the respondents.

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With the above observations and directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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Sd/Assistant Registrar(CS V)

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//True Copy//

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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To
1. The District Collector,
Salem District,
Salem.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Salem,
Salem District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Salem South Taluk Office,
Salem,
Salem District.
4. The Inspector of Police,
Magudasavadi Police Station,
Salem,
Salem District.
+1cc to Mr.T.Muruganantham, Advocate, S.R.No.47880
+1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.48583
Writ Petition No.12067 of 2019
EV(CO)
RRS(21/06/2019)

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