IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.GIRI FRIDAY, THE 28TH AUGUST 2009 / 6TH BHADRA 1931 WP(C).No. 24275 of 2009(D) -------------------------- PETITIONER(S): --------------- NASEED K., S/O. ABDURAHIMAN, KALLUMURIVAYIL HOUSE, THOTTINTAKKARA, MAMPAD. BY ADV. SRI.P.SAMSUDIN RESPONDENT(S): --------------- 1. THE STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, MALAPPURAM. 2. THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, CIVIL STATION, MALAPPURAM. 3. THE CIRCLE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, NILAMBUR. 4. ABDUL SHUKUR, S/O. MOIDEEN, VRINDAVANAM HOTEL, THAVAKKARA, KANNUR. BY GP SRI.P.NARAYANAN THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 28/08/2009, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: V.GIRI, J ....................... W.P.(C).24275/2009 ....................... Dated this the 28th day of August, 2009 JUDGMENT Vehicle belonging to the petitioner bearing registration No.KL-13-7392 of which the 4th respondent is the registered owner, was seized on 1.6.2009. Petitioner apprehends that the seizure is under the provisions of the Kerala Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act. On instructions, learned senior government Pleader submits that seizure is effected under the provisions of the Kerala Protection of River Banks and Regulation of Removal of Sand Act, 2001. Submission is recorded. 2. If the petitioner approaches the District Collector with a detailed representation seeking release of the vehicle, his request shall be considered after notice to the 4th respondent and orders shall be passed, after due enquiry under the provisions of the Sand Act, within six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. Writ petition is disposed of as above. V.GIRI, Judge mrcs