Muhammad Sabir vs. The Sub Inspector Of Police
Held
The High Court found the Magistrate's view to be erroneous, stating that the Magistrate's court itself is the authority to consider the release of the vehicle and materials. The impugned order was set aside.
Facts
The petitioner's vehicle and materials were seized, and a crime was registered under the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957. The Magistrate's court directed the petitioner to approach the District Collector for the release of the seized items.
Key Issues
Whether the Magistrate's court or the District Collector is the appropriate authority to entertain an application for the release of a seized vehicle and materials under the Mines and Minerals Act.
Sections Cited
Section 4(1A), Section 21
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE B.KEMAL PASHA MONDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2017/22ND KARTHIKA, 1939 --------------------------- CMP 7627/2017 OF JUDICIAL FIRST CLASS MAGISTRATE COURT, PAYYANNUR CRIME NO. 497/2017 OF PARIYARAM POLICE STATION , KANNUR ------------- PETITIONER/ACCUSED: ------------------ MUHAMMAD SABIR, PROPRIETOR, M/S SHA TRADERS AND MINERALS, C.P-III-535, POINACHI, THEKKIL FERRY P.O.
BY ADV. SRI.O.D.SIVADAS RESPONDENT/COMPLAINANT AND STATE: --------------------------------- 1. THE SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, PARIYARAM MEDICAL COLLEGE POLICE STATION, PARIYARAM, KANNUR DISTRICT.
STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF KERALA, ERNAKULAM
BY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR SRI C.K.PRASAD THIS CRIMINAL MISC. CASE HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 13-11-2017, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY PASSED THE FOLLOWING: K.V ---------------------------
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