Petitioner's vehicle bearing registration No.KL-38-7919 has been seized. Petitioner's case is that the vehicle has been seized alleging violation of the provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. He seeks to compound the offence under Rule 60A (1) of the Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1967 before the respondents. Petitioner expressed his willingness to compound the offence.
2. In view of the above, there shall be a direction to the respondents to release the vehicle to the petitioner on payment of `25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand Only) by the petitioner on the vehicle. On payment of the amount as above, the vehicle shall be released to the petitioner forthwith by the respondents. If any crime has been registered against the petitioner, the respondents shall report the composition of the offence before the competent Court.
The Writ Petition is disposed of as above.
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Sbna/18/11/14 A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE, JUDGE.