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P.Ramadass v. The Tahsildar

Madras HC3 Jun 2019WP/12608/2019

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The High Court directed the release of a seized tractor used for alleged illegal carriage of river sand. The court imposed five conditions including a non-refundable deposit, execution of a personal bond, an undertaking for future legal use, non-alienation of the vehicle, and participation in the authority's enquiry before disposing of the writ petition.

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Vehicle released after 7 days by petitioner depositing Rs.50,000, executing a bond with two sureties, giving an undertaking for future legal use, not alienating the vehicle, and participating in the e

P.Ramadass Vs The Tahsildar — Property and Title | Madras HC (2019)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 03.06.2019

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH

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and

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN

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Writ Petition No.12608 of 2019

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P.Ramadass,
S/o Perumal ...Petitioner
Vs
1. The Tahsildar,
Chetpet Taluk,
Thiruvannamalai District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Cheyar, Thiruvannamalai District.
3. The Assistant Director,
Geology and Mines Department,
Thiruvannamalai District. ... Respondents

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to release the vehicle Tractor bearing Registration No. TN-15-X-2668 which has been seized by the 1^st respondent on 02.06.2018 and thereby considering the representation dated 15.02.2019.

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For Petitioner : Mr.E.Sivanandan For Respondents : Mr.V.Shanmuga Sundar Special Government Pleader ***** O R D E R [Order was delivered by R.SUBBIAH, J]

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Petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to release the vehicle Tractor bearing Registration No. TN-15-X-2668 of the petitioner seized by first respondent on 02.06.2018 forthwith based on the petitioner's representation dated 15.02.2019.

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

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Learned counsel for petitioner submits that respondents have seized the vehicle in question on 02.06.2018 on the ground of illegal carrying of river sand and till date, no order for release of the said vehicle had been passed by 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 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 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)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)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)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)Petitioner shall not alienate the vehicle in question till the disposal of the proceedings before the authority concerned.

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(v)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)

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//True Copy//

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Sub Assistant Registrar
gm
To
1. The Tahsildar,
Chetpet Taluk,
Thiruvannamalai District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Cheyar, Thiruvannamalai District.
3. The Assistant Director,
Geology and Mines Department,
Thiruvannamalai District.
+1 cc to Government Pleader Sr.No. 44984
Writ Petition No.12608 of 2019
A.SK(11/06/2019)

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