Petitioner sought release of a lorry seized for transporting rice without valid records. Respondents contended seizure was by Flying Squad under Essential Commodities Act pending enquiry. Court directed the first respondent to pass a final order on the seizure within six weeks.
Direction issued to pass final order on seizure within six weeks.
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W.P.No.21410 of 2022
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 05.06.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN
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PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India p raying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to release the Ashok Leyland Multi Axul Lorry bearing registration No.TN-33-BJ-7789 seized by the second respondent on 01.03.2022 to the petitioner.
For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prakasam
For Respondents : Mr.S.J.Mohammed Sathik, Government Advocate
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed for direction to the first
respondent to release the Ashok Leyland Multi Axul Lorry bearing
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registration No.TN-33-BJ-7789 seized by the second respondent on 01.03.2022
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There shall be no order as to costs.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the first respondent should release the seized lorry or pass a final order regarding the seizure.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
M.Sumathi
The District Revenue Officer, Tiruppur
The Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies CID, Tiruppur
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN
As recorded by the court registry
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