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K.Deepa v. The Sub Collector/ Revenue Divisional Officer

Madras HC13 Mar 2019WP/6480/2019

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What is this about?

Privately petitioned for release of a vehicle seized by Revenue and Police authorities during illegal mining operations. The High Court directed release of the vehicle subject to a non-refundable deposit, execution of a personal bond with sureties, an undertaking against future illegal use, non-alienation, and participation in the enquiry.

What did the court decide?

Direction to respondents to release the seized lorry within 7 days upon compliance with conditions of deposit, Surety, and undertaking.

K.Deepa Vs The Sub Collector/ Revenue Divisional… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2019)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 13.03.2019

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH and

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY

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W.P.No.6480 of 2019

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Mrs.K.Deepa .. Petitioner
Vs.
1. The Sub-Collector/Revenue Divisional Officer,
Office of the Sub-Collector,
Cuddalore,
Cuddalore District.
2. The Tahsildar,
Panruti,
Panruti Taluk,
Cuddalore District.
3. The Inspector of Police,
Pudhupettai Police Station,
Cuddalore District. .. Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of
India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the
first respondent herein to release the vehicle, namely, Tipper
Lorry bearing Registration No.TN-31-BK-3213 to the petitioner.

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For petitioner : Mr.R.Sasikumar

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For respondents : Mr.D.Raghu, Govt. Advocate

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ORDER (The Order of the Court was made by R.Subbiah,J)

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The petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the first respondent herein to release the vehicle, namely, Tipper Lorry bearing Registration No.TN-31-BK-3213 to the petitioner.

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

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According to the petitioner, the respondents have seized the vehicle in question on 29.07.2018 on the ground of illegal mining and till date, no order for release of the said vehicle had been passed by the respondents. Hence, she has come forward with the present Writ Petition.

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On the other hand, it is submitted by the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents that the vehicle in question was used for illegal transportation of mines and minerals like sand and there was no valid permit and hence the vehicle was seized. He further submitted 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 its 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.10,000/(Rupees ten 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 she 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/-

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Assistant Registrar(CS IV)

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//True Copy//

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Sub Assistant Registrar
cs
To
1. The Sub-Collector/Revenue Divisional Officer,
Office of the Sub-Collector,
Cuddalore,
Cuddalore District.
2. The Tahsildar,
Panruti,
Panruti Taluk,
Cuddalore District.
3. The Inspector of Police,
Pudhupettai Police Station,
Cuddalore District.
+1cc to Mr.R.Sasikumar, Advocate Sr.24310
W.P.No.6480 of 2019
srg 15/03/2019

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K.Deepa v. The Sub Collector/ Revenue Divisional Officer

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