1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.05.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE M.DURAISWAMY W.P.(MD)No.5627 of 2011 and M.P.(MD) No.1 of 2011 M.Alavudeen ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai. 2.The Inspector of Police, Manamadurai Town Police Station, Manamadurai, Sivagangai District. ... Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to release the petitioner's lorry bearing registration No.TN-59/AL-5350 (Tata Taurus Tipper) to the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr. G.R.Swaminathan For Respondents : Mr.B.K.Rajendran,AGP ORDER The writ petitioner has filed the above writ petition seeking for a direction against the respondent to release the petitioner's lorry bearing registration No.TN-59/AL-5350 (Tata Taurus Tipper). 2. It is seen that the vehicle belonging to the petitioner bearing registration No.TN 59 AL 5350 was seized on 29.04.2011 and the same is under the custody of the respondent, as if there is violation of rules and regulations in respect of transporting of materials. 3. According to the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner has not committed any illegal act in carrying the materials and the vehicle has not involved in any offence. This Court has also passed final order in similar cases and in W.P(MD) No.5278 of 2006, dated 03.07.2006, this Court permitted the petitioner therein to get delivery of the vehicle. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 4. Therefore, the following direction is issued for the release of Vehicle. i) The petitioner shall establish the ownership of the vehicle by producing necessary documents and certificates before the respondent; ii) It is made clear that the petitioner shall not alienate the vehicle till the adjudication is completed; iii) The petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.7,500/- (Rupees Seven thousand five hundred only) by way of cash to the respondent; and iv) It is made clear that the petitioner shall give an undertaking before the respondent that he shall not use the vehicle, for any illegal activities in future." 5. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Crl.Side) /TRUE COPY/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai. 2.The Inspector of Police, Manamadurai Town Police Station, Manamadurai, Sivagangai District. +1cc to Special Govt.Pleader SR.No.16750 W.P.(MD)No.5627 of 2011 11.05.2011 nbj/arul PA/12.05.2011/2P/4C(IT) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/