IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.GIRI TUESDAY, THE 30TH JUNE 2009 / 9TH ASHADHA 1931 WP(C).No. 18130 of 2009(I) -------------------------- PETITIONER: --------------- JETUS, AGED 46 YEARS, S/O. JOHN, PALLIYIL HOUSE, KANDAMKULAM P.O., METHALA. BY ADV. SRI.T.M.ABDUL LATHEEF RESPONDENTS: --------------- 1. DISTRICT COLLECTOR, THRISSUR. 2. SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, KODUNGALLOOR. BY GOVT. PLEADER SRI.P.N SANTHOSH THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 30/06/2009, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: V.GIRI,J. ------------------------- W.P ( C) No.18130 of 2009 -------------------------- Dated this the 30th June,2009 J U D G M E N T An autorickshaw belonging to the petitioner was used for transportation of river sand which according to the petitioner was for his own purposes since he has undertaken the construction of a small residential house. The said vehicle was seized by the 2nd respondent on 25.6.2009 alleging unauthorised transportation of river sand. Petitioner has approached the District Collector as per Exhibit-P5 for release of the vehicle. 2. In the facts and circumstances of the case, taking note of the contention of the petitioner that he was carrying the sand for his own purposes, the District Collector shall pass orders on Exhibit-P5 within two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. Writ petition is disposed of as above. (V.GIRI,JUDGE) ma 2 3