?BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT %DATED: 15.05.2019 *CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU +W.P.(MD)No. 12042 of 2019 #R. Suriyaprakash ... Petitioner Vs. $1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thanjavur Revenue Divisional, Thanjavur District. 2. The Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mines, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Thanjavur Police Station, Thanjavur District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pass an appropriate order to release the -Bullock Cart- of the petitioner which was seized by the 3rd respondent. !For Petitioner : Mr.V. Chandrapandi ^For Respondents : Mr.M. Jayakumar, Additional Government Pleader :Order Heard the learned counsel on either side. By consent of both parties this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 2. The petitioner-s bullock cart was seized in connection with illegal transportation of sand. 3. The respondents are directed to release the petitioner-s vehicle forthwith and without any delay. 4. The Writ Petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. To 1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thanjavur Revenue Divisional, Thanjavur District. 2. The Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mines, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Thanjavur Police Station, Thanjavur District.