Mr.Pala Ramasamy, the learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents.
2. With the consent of the learned counsels appearing on either side, this Writ Petition itself is taken up for final disposal.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner had submitted that the vehicle belonging to the petitioner, bearing registration No.TN-57-X-5288 had been seized by the third respondent, on 30.10.2008, alleging that the vehicle was transporting 80 bags of rice belonging to Public Distribution System.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the second respondent is directed to release the Lorry, bearing Registration No.TN-57-X- 5288, to the petitioner, on the following conditions:-
A) The petitioner shall establish the ownership of the vehicle by producing the necessary documents before the third respondent.
B) The petitioner shall not part with or alienate the vehicle, in any manner, till the adjudication is over.
C) The Petitioner shall deposit, with the third respondent, a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only), in cash, as agreed.
D) The petitioner shall file an undertaking that he will not use the vehicle for any illegal activity in future and also to produce the vehicle before the third respondent, as and when called for.
E) The Petitioner shall also produce the vehicle, once in two months, before the third respondent herein, in order to ensure that condition(B) is properly complied with.
5. In the event of default by the petitioner in complying with condition B or E, it will be open to the respondents to seize the vehicle, without further notice to the petitioner.
6. This Writ Petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs.
cs To
1.The District Collector, Sivaganga District, Sivaganga.
2.The District Revenue Officer, Collectorate Compound, Sivaganga District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Civil Supply C.I.D, Madurai Unit, Lake Area, Near Mattuthavani bus stand, Madurai.