A writ petition was dismissed because confiscation proceedings were initiated, rendering the petition infructuous. The petitioner was left free to challenge the confiscation proceedings directly.
No relief granted; petitioner left at liberty to challenge confiscation proceedings.
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W.P.(MD)No.5447 of 2021
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 30.04.2021
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU
W.P.(MD)No.5447 of 2021
Thiruppathy
... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Prohibition Enforcement Wing, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Sayalkudi Police Station, Sayalkudi, Ramanathapuram District.
3.Ramki ... Respondents
Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records relating to the impugned confiscation order vide e.f.vz; ;.10 gwpKjy; //T.fh.f//,uhk/2021 dated 05.02.2021 passed by the first respondent and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the respondents to release the petitioner's vehicle bearing Registration No.TN-59-AV4309.
For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Mrs.J.Padmavathi Devi, 1&2 Special Government Pleader
O R D E R
The petitioner has filed this writ petition challenging order passed by the first respondent vide proceedings in e.f.vz; ;.10 gwpKjy; //T.fh.f//,uhk/2021 dated 05.02.2021 to quash the same as illegal and consequently, direct the respondents 1 and 2 to release the petitioner's vehicle bearing Registration No.TN-59-AV4309.
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W.P.(MD)No.5447 of 2021
Assistant Registrar (Records)
// True Copy //
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Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.
To:
2.The Inspector of Police, Sayalkudi Police Station, Sayalkudi, Ramanathapuram District.
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VR(CO) KB(13.05.2021) 2P 3C
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Thiruppathy
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Prohibition Enforcement Wing, Ramanathapuram
Inspector of Police, Sayalkudi Police Station
Ramki
J. Nisha Banu
As recorded by the court registry
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