Mohammed Shafeek vs. The District Collector
Held
The Court held that the disputed facts could not be resolved in a writ petition. It directed the respondents to complete the proceedings under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, by issuing a notice and affording an opportunity to the petitioner as per Section 6B of the Act within one month.
Facts
Food grains were seized from the petitioner's godown on allegations of re-bagging for black market sale, including ration goods. The petitioner claimed the goods were legitimately purchased and sought immediate release through a representation, alleging procedural irregularities in the seizure. The respondent contended the seizure was lawful, re-bagging was witnessed, and the petitioner had a prior record.
Key Issues
The key legal issues were the legality of the food grain seizure, the entitlement of the petitioner to immediate release of the seized goods, and the proper procedure for confiscation or release under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
Sections Cited
None
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.G.ARUN FRIDAY, THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER 2022 / 29TH ASWINA, 1944 WP(C) NO. 28165 OF 2022 PETITIONERS: MOHAMMED SHAFEEK AGED 42 YEARS S\O. LATE ABOOBACKER PARAKKAL VADAKKATH KUREEPUZHA WEST, KAVANAD P.O, KOLLAM , PIN - 691003 BY ADVS. C.K.SHERIN MANOJ P.KUNJACHAN RESPONDENT/S: 1 THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR COLLECTORATE, CIVIL STATION ROAD, KAANKATHU MUKKU, KOLLAM , PIN - 691013 2 DISTRICT SUPPLY OFFICER CIVIL STATION, KOLLAM, PIN - 691013 OTHER PRESENT: 0 Spl. Gp. S. Renjith with AAG THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 19.10.2022, THE COURT ON 21/10/2022 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.28165/2022 2 V.G.ARUN, J. ----------------------------------------------- W.P(C).No. 28165 of 2022 ----------------------------------------------- Dated this the 21st day of October, 2022 JUDGMENT The petitioner is the proprietor of MS Traders Kollam and is engaged in wholesale and retail dealership of food grains. On 20/6/2022 large quantities of boiled rice, matta rice, raw rice and wheat were seized from the petitioner's godown by an inspection team headed by the second respondent. The seizur
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