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Shanmugavel v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

Madras HC20 Mar 2019WP/8253/2019

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What is this about?

The Madras High Court granted a writ of mandamus directing respondents to release the petitioner's seized tractor-trailer within seven days, subject to conditions including a non-refundable deposit, a personal bond, an undertaking against future illegal use, and participation in the inquiry.

What did the court decide?

Release of the seized vehicle within 7 days subject to deposit of Rs.10,000, execution of a personal bond, undertaking against illegal use, non-alienation, and participation in inquiry.

Shanmugavel Vs The Revenue Divisional Officer — Land Acquisition | Madras HC (2019)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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Dated : 20.03.2019

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Coram

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The Hon'ble Mr.Justice R.Subbiah and The Hon'ble Mr.Justice Krishnan Ramasamy

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Writ Petition No.8253 of 2019

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Shanmugavel ...Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Revenue Divisional Officer,

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Ranipet, Vellore District.

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2.The Revenue Inspector,

Mambakkam Circle,

Arcot Taluk,

Vellore District.

The Sub- Inspector of Police, Vazhapandal Police Station, Vazhapandal,

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Vellore District. ...Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to forthwith release the petitioner's tractor cum trailor bearing Registration No.TN - 73 F 5016 which was seized on 13.01.2019 by the second respondent now kept under the custody of third respondent and by considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.03.2019.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.G.Senthilkumar

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For Respondents: Mr.D.Raghu Government Advocate

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O R D E R

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[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 first respondent to forthwith release the petitioner's tractor cum

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trailor bearing Registration No.TN - 73 F 5016 which was seized on 13.01.2019 by the second respondent now kept under the custody of third respondent based on the petitioner's representation dated 10.03.2019.

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

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According to the petitioner, the respondents have seized the vehicle in question on 13.01.2019 on the ground of illegal carrying of 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 Government Advocate for the respondents that the vehicle in question was used for illegal transportation of mines and minerals like sand and there is 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 sun, it would certainly diminish their value, this Court is of the view that the vehicle in question may be released by imposing certain 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 condition Nos.(i) to (iii), which are mentioned below:

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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 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

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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-VIII)

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//True copy//

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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av/vkr

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1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ranipet, Vellore District. 2.The Revenue Inspector, Mambakkam Circle, Arcot Taluk, Vellore District.

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The Sub- Inspector of Police, Vazhapandal Police Station, Vazhapandal, Vellore District.

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+1cc to Mr.K.G.Senthilkumar, Advocate SR.No.26173

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+1cc to Government Pleader SR.No.26841

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Writ Petition No.8253 of 2019

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KAN(CO) GMY(26/03/2019)

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