The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the release of his seized vehicle. The court, noting the vehicle had been produced below and an RPR number assigned, directed the petitioner to approach the jurisdictional court for release, reserving this petition for disposal on merits thereafter.
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W.P.(MD)No.3046 of 2021
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.02.2021 CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
W.P.(MD)No.3046 of 2021
Stalin Amaladoss ... Petitioner
Vs
1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
2.The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals Department, Pudukkottai District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Keeranur Police Station, Pudukkottai District. ... Respondents
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 vehicle ie., Ashok Leyland Tipper Lorry, bearing Registration No.TN 20 BM 7344, seized by the third respondent on 01.02.2021 on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 10.02.2021.
For Petitioner : Mr.P.Balasubramanian For Respondents : Mr.S.Angappan Government Advocate
ORDER
Heard the learned counsel on either side.
2.The learned Government Advocate states that the vehicle has already been produced before the jurisdictional Court and that RPR number has also been assigned.
3.Therefore, it is for the petitioner to move the jurisdictional Court for release of the vehicle. As and when the petition is filed by the petitioner, the same will be disposed of on merits and in accordance with law within a period of ten days thereafter. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.
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4.With this direction to the Court below, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar (CO)
// True Copy //
/ /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)
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To
1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai. 2.The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals Department, Pudukkottai District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Keeranur Police Station, Pudukkottai District. +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-6157[F] dated 19/02/2021 ) W.P.(MD)No.3046 of 2021 18.02.2021 KUN(CO) KB(26.02.2021) 2P 5C
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Stalin Amaladoss
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
The Assistant Director, Mines and Minerals Department, Pudukkottai District.
The Inspector of Police, Keeranur Police Station, Pudukkottai District.
G.R. Swaminathan
As recorded by the court registry
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