Petitioner's vehicle, a tipper lorry, bearing registration No.KL-36-720 has been seized by the 3rd respondent. Petitioner's case is that the vehicle has been seized alleging violation of the provisions of the Kerala Minor Mineral (Regulation of Development) Act, 1957. The petitioner seeks to compound the offence under Rule 60A (1) of the Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1967 before the 3rd respondent. Petitioner expressed his 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 petitioner on payment of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) by the petitioner. On payment of the amount as above, the vehicle shall be released to the petitioner forthwith by the 3rd respondent. If any crime has been registered against the
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2 petitioner, the 3rd respondent shall report the composition of the offence before the competent Court.
The Writ Petition is disposed of as above.
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A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE, (Judge)
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