S.v.Savin Kasol v. The District Revenue Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(MD).No.2533 of 2023 | Madras High Court, Madurai Bench | L. Victoria Gowri, J. | decided 29.01.2025 | Writ of Mandamus under Article 226, Constitution of India | release of seized vehicle - Swift Car Regn. No. TN 05 AP 0022, seized 22.04.2022, in custody of District Revenue Officer, Kanyakumari at Nagercoil and Revenue Inspector, Vilavancode, Kuzhithurai | rival claimant Jebin Jacob, S/o.Jebadhuthiyone | joint appearance and enquiry before 1st respondent | orders in accordance with law within four (4) weeks | writ petition disposed of, no costs | vehicle-release writ, competing ownership claims, revenue authorities custody.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with procedural directions rather than outright release: petitioner and rival claimant Jebin Jacob to appear before the 1st respondent (District Revenue Officer) on the same day after notice; enquiry to be conducted by the 1st respondent; appropriate orders in accordance with law within four (4) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.