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Hemanath @ Rajasekar v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

Madras HC20 Aug 2019WP/24033/2019

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What is this about?

This writ petition sought release of a bullock cart seized for illegal river sand transport. The Court directed the authorities to release the vehicle imposing conditions including a non-refundable deposit, execution of a personal bond with sureties, an undertaking against future illegal use, and participation in the enquiry.

What did the court decide?

Vehicle released subject to deposit of Rs.5,000, personal bond of Rs.10,000 with sureties, and undertaking against illegal use.

Hemanath @ Rajasekar Vs The Revenue Divisional Officer — Madras HC (2019) — LawSathi Research

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 20.08.2019

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH

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and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN

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Writ Petition No.24033 of 2019

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Hemanath@Rajasekar ..Petitioner Vs 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, RDO Building, Ranipet, Vellore District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvalam Police Station, Vellore 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 consider petitioner's representation dated 02.08.2019 requesting to release the bullock cart that was seized and is kept under their custody.

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For Petitioner : Mr.B.S.Ramesh For Respondents : Mr.V.Shanmuga Sundar Special Government Pleader *****

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O R D E R

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[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 consider petitioner's representation dated 02.08.2019 requesting to release the bullock cart that was seized and is kept under their custody.

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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 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 is having one 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)Since the petitioner has one previous case, petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five 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-)
//True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
vv
To
1.The Revenue Divisional Officer,
RDO Building,
Ranipet, Vellore District.
2.The Inspector of Police,
Thiruvalam Police Station,
Vellore District.
+1cc to Mr.B.S.Ramesh Advocate, S.R.No.70693
BS(CO)
CB(04/09/2019) Writ Petition No.24033 of 2019

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Hemanath @ Rajasekar v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

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