1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.03.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.VENKATARAMAN Writ Petition No.3510 of 2011 A.Ramar ... Petitioner vs. 1.The Regional Transport Officer, Tenkasi Taluk, Tirunelveli District. 2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Chockampatti Police Station, Tenkasi Taluk, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondents Writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to release the petitioner's tractor bearing Registration No.TN-23-AW 7534 and trailor No.TN 76 Y 2466. For petitioner : Mr.P.Muthudurai For respondents: Mr.P.Thilak Kumar, A.G.P. O R D E R Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. 2. By consent of both the parties, the main writ petition itself taken up for final hearing. 3. The petitioner has come up with the present writ petition for mandamus directing the 1st respondent to release the petitioner's tractor bearing Registration No.TN-23-AW 7534 and trailor No.TN 76 Y 2466. 4. On notice, the learned Additional Government Pleader reported that Tractor and Trailor involved in an accident and hence, it has been seized by the 2nd respondent. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 5.Though the vehicle has been seized, so far no action has been taken under the provisions of any of the Act. In such circumstances, the vehicle cannot be kept idle in the office of the respondent. In view of the above stated position, I am inclined to direct the 2nd respondent to release the vehicle on the following conditions: i.The petitioner shall appear before the 2nd respondent and produce relevant documents to show that he is the owner of the vehicle. ii.On production of the same, the 2nd respondent is directed to release the vehicle to the petitioner. iii.The petitioner shall give an affidavit and undertaking before the 2nd respondent that he will not alienate the vehicle till the proceedings to be initiated against him is finalised. On complying with all the conditions, the vehicle in question shall be released in favour of the petitioner by the 3rd respondent. 6. This writ petition is ordered accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Deputy Registrar (LA) /True Copy/ Assistant Registrar To 1.The Regional Transport Officer, Tenkasi Taluk, Tirunelveli District. 2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Chockampatti Police Station, Tenkasi Taluk, Tirunelveli District. +1 CC to Mr.P.Muthudurai, Advocate (SR.No.8354) +1 CC to Special Government Pleader (SR.No.11968) W.P.No.3510 of 2011 28.03.2011 arul NSV/30.3.11/2P/5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/