Petitioners vehicle bearing registration No.KL 03E 2437 has been seized. Petitioners case is that the vehicle has been seized alleging violation of the provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. They seek to compound the offence under Rule 60A (1) of the Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1967 before the 3rd respondent, Station House Officer. Petitioners expressed their willingness to compound the offence.
2. In view of the above, there shall be a direction to the 3rd respondent to release the vehicle to the petitioners on payment of `25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand Only) each by the petitioners on the vehicle. On payment of the amount as above, the vehicle shall be released to the petitioners forthwith by the 3rd respondent. If any crime has been registered against the petitioners, the 3rd respondent shall report the composition of the offence before the competent Court.
The Writ Petition is disposed of as above.
Sbna/27/10/14 Sd/-
A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE, JUDGE.