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P.Muruganantham v. the Assistant Director

Madras HC6 Mar 2019WP(MD)/5197/2019

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In a writ petition under Article 226, the petitioner sought the release of his bullock cart seized for illegal sand transportation. By consent, the High Court disposed of the petition at the admission stage, directing the respondents to release the vehicle immediately.

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The respondents were directed to release the petitioner's bullock cart forthwith and without delay.

P.Muruganantham Vs the Assistant Director — Property and Title | Madras HC (2019)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.03.2019

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.5197 of 2019

P.Muruganantham

... Petitioner

1.The Assistant Director,

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Geology and Mining, Collectorate, Karur.

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2.The Revenue Divisional Officer,

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Revenue Divisional Office,

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Kulithalai, Karur District.

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3.The Inspector of Police, Mayanoor Police Station, Karur District.

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... Respondents

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PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to release the petitioner's bullock cart seized by the third respondent on 22.11.2018 now the petitioner's bullock cart is under the custody of the third respondent and return the bullock cart to the petitioner based on the petitioner's representation dated 26.02.2019.

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For Petitioner : Mr.N.Sudhakar Nagaraj For Respondents : Mr.K.Mu.Muthu

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Additional Government Pleader

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ORDER

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Heard the learned counsel on either side. By consent of both parties this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

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The petitioner's bullock cart was seized in connection with illegal transportation of sand.

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The respondents are directed to release the petitioner's vehicle forthwith and without any delay.

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The Writ Petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar (cs-I)

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// True Copy //

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

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1.The Assistant Director, Geology and Mining, Collectorate, Karur. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Kulithalai, Karur District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Mayanoor Police Station, Karur District. +1 CC to M/s.N.SUDHAGAR NAGARAJ, Advocate ( SR-52131[F] dated 06/03/2019 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-52442[F] dated 07/03/2019 ) rmk W.P.(MD)No.5197 of 2019 06.03.2019 KM/(15.03.2019) 2P 7C

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