THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION No. 27583 OF 2011 Dated: 11.10.2011 Between : M/s. Parvathi Kirana Jaggery and General Merchant … Petitioner And The Station House Officer and 2 others … Respondents The Court made the following:- THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION No. 27583 OF 2011 ORDER: The petitioner claims to be a Kirana Trader carrying on the business in the name and style of M/s. Parvathi Kirana Jaggery and General Merchant. On 23.08.2011, the 1st respondent having inspected the business premises of the petitioner, seized 69 bags of black jaggery each 50 kgs, 15 packets of alum each 3 kgs and 20 bags of alum each 40 kgs under the cover of panchanama alleging illegal and unauthorized business. Aggrieved by the same, the present writ petition seeking a declaration that the action of the respondents in seizing the black jaggery and alum, is arbitrary and illegal. Heard the learned counsel for both parties. In the light of the material available on record though I am unable to hold that the seizure itself is illegal, having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, I am of the opinion that withholding of the seized stock pending the enquiry is not warranted. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the 3rd respondent to release the seized stock, subject to the condition that the petitioner furnishes Bank Guarantee to the satisfaction of the 3rd respondent. However, this shall not preclude the 3rd respondent to proceed with the enquiry following due process of law. No costs. ___________ G. ROHINI, J Date: 11.10.2011 Ivd