Petitioner sought release of a seized vehicle via writ petition. Respondent stated a confiscation order had already been passed, rendering the petition infructuous. The court dismissed the petition with liberty to challenge confiscation proceedings.
None; the petition was dismissed as infructuous.
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W.P(MD)No.4852 of 2021
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.04.2021 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU W.P(MD)No.4852 of 2021
Senthil Murugan ... Petitioner
1.The Additional Superintendent of Police, (Prohibition Enforcement Wing) Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
2.The Inspector of Police, Kamuthi – PEW Police Station, Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondents
PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents forthwith to release the petitioner's vehicle bearing Registration No.TN-65-AW-5335, TATA ACE, which was seized by the 2nd respondent in connection with case in Crime No.419/2019 by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 17.02.2021, within the time that may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.D.Balamurugapandi For Respondents : Ms.J.Padmavathi Devi Spl.Govt.Pleader O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents forthwith to release the petitioner's vehicle bearing Registration No.TN-65-AW-5335, TATA ACE, which was seized by the 2nd respondent in connection with case in Crime No.419/2019 by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 17.02.2021, within the time that may be fixed by this Court.
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1.The Additional Superintendent of Police, (Prohibition Enforcement Wing) Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
2.The Inspector of Police, Kamuthi – PEW Police Station, Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram District.
+1 CC to M/s.D.BALAMURUGAPANDI, Advocate ( SR-17212[F] dated 23/04/2021 )
RK(13.05.2021) 2P 4C
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petition praying for release of a seized vehicle is maintainable in light of a prior confiscation order.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Senthil Murugan
The Additional Superintendent of Police, (Prohibition Enforcement Wing), Ramanathapuram District
The Inspector of Police, Kamuthi – PEW Police Station, Ramanathapuram District
J.Nisha Banu
As recorded by the court registry
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