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2018 (2) TMI 1475 - HC - Indian LawsTransportation of Ready mix plaster - Prohibition to transport sand beyond border - It is the grievance of the Petitioners that though the vehicles were seized and taken to the Police Station, the Revenue authorities have not followed the procedure prescribed under sub-Section 8 of Section 48 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966. Held that: - it is mandatory for the Revenue Officials to produce attached vehicles before the Collector within a period of 48 hours. This seizure of vehicles, without verifying whether the act alleged is an offence or violation of any of the regulations, and failing to produce it before prescribed authority to facilitate its release causes great prejudice and also financial loss to the owner. Apart from the harassment caused on account of illegal actions of the Revenue Officials in seizing vehicles and goods, there is failure to observe provisions of Section 48 (8)(2) of M.L.R.Code - Apart from this, the mandate of Section 48-8(2) of the Act has also not been followed by the Revenue Officials. In the circumstances, while directing the release of the seized vehicles as well as the material attached, we direct the Respondent–State to deposit the costs of ₹ 10,000/- in each Writ Petition, in this Court within a period of four weeks from today. Petition disposed off.
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