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Valli v. The District Revenue Officer

Madras HC19 Jul 2021WP/13707/2021

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What is this about?

In a writ petition under Article 226, the petitioner sought release of a vehicle seized by revenue authorities for alleged illegal transport of rice. The court directed the petitioner to deposit Rs. 50,000 as security and produce ownership documents before releasing the vehicle, while reserving the right for authorities to initiate proceedings within three months.

What did the court decide?

Release of vehicle upon deposit of Rs. 50,000 and production of ownership documents; authorities to initiate proceedings within three months.

Valli Vs The District Revenue Officer — Property and Title | Madras HC (2021)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 19.07.2021

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN

W.P.No.13707 of 2021

Valli

...Petitioner

The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Thiruppathur, Thiruppathur District.

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The Special Tahsildar, Flying Squad, Thiruppathur, Thiruppathur District.

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The Inspector of Police,

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Civil Supplies Crime Investigation Department, Vellore, Vellore District.

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...Respondents

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2021 and consequently direct the first respondent to release the petitioner's Ashok Leyland Dost +RLS bearing registration No.TN-23-CR-4132 which is under the custody of the first respondent.

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For Respondents : Mr.Stalin Abimanyu, GA

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O R D E R

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The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2021 and to release the petitioner's vehicle viz., Ashok Leyland Dost +RLS bearing registration No.TN-23-CR-4132 which is under the custody of the first respondent.

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

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It is seen from the records that the subject vehicle was seized by the second respondent on 30.06.2020 on the allegation that the said vehicle was indulged in transporting rice illegally. Therefore, this Court, at this stage, is not expressing any view on the contentions made by the petitioner against the allegations made, as it is for the Adjudicating Authority to consider and decide. However, considering the fact that the vehicle was seized as early as on 30.06.2020 and the same is kept idle thereby exposing it to sun and rain, which undoubtedly would diminish its value, this Court is of the view that the following order will protect the interest of both parties:

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(a) The petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.50,000/-(Rupees fifty thousand only) before the first respondent within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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(b) The petitioner shall appear in person and

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produce all the relevant documents proving the ownership of the vehicle for verification of the authority.

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(c) On receipt of payment as stated supra and also on being satisfied with the ownership of the vehicle, the first respondent shall release the subject vehicle forthwith.

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(d) The petitioner shall not use the said vehicle for any unlawful purpose and also shall not alienate the same during the pendency of the proceedings.

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(e) It is open to the respondent to initiate proceedings in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders on merits, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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(f) If no such order is passed within the time stipulated therein, the amount so paid by the petitioner shall be refunded to the petitioner.

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(g) This order for release of the vehicle can be availed of by the petitioner, if the vehicle is not in the custody of criminal Court. If the vehicle is in the custody of the criminal Court, it is open to the petitioner to approach the jurisdictional Magistrate to get release of the vehicle by filing appropriate application and the same can be considered in accordance with law.

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This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar(CS-III)

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//True Copy//

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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The District Revenue Officer,

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District Revenue Office,

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Thiruppathur, Thiruppathur District.

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The Special Tahsildar,

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Flying Squad, Thiruppathur,

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Thiruppathur District.

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The Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies Crime Investigation Department, Vellore, Vellore District.

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+1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.34651

W.P.No.13707 of 2021

AD(CO)

RLP(06/08/2021)

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Valli v. The District Revenue Officer

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