M. KANNAN Vs. STATE

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to release the Tipper Lorry bearing registration TN 48 P 6652, (Ashok Leyland) goods Career, having Chase No. MB1G3DWC3ARVB3940, and engine No. VAH618250 and hand over the same to the petitioner.

(2.) Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Advocate for the respondents.

(3.) According to the petitioner, the respondent has seized the vehicle in question on 25/2/2019 on the ground of illegal carrying of river sand, and till date, no order for release of the said vehicle had been passed by the respondents. Hence, he has come forward with the present Writ Petition.