JUDGMENT :

Rajeev Ranjan Prasad, J.

Heard Mr. Amit Pandey, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. S. D. Sanjay, learned counsel for the Union of India.

2. The petitioner in the present writ application seeks the following reliefs:—

(i) To issue a writ in the nature of mandamus commanding the authorities to release 20,650 kgs of Betel Nuts (Arecanuts) as evaluated at Rs. 58,76,577/- and a truck bearing Registration No. TN 25 BC/5330 as evaluated at Rs. 23,64,000/- which was seized vide Seizure Memo dated 06.02.2019 unconditionally; Anr/or

(ii) To direct the Respondent Authorities to upkeep the condition and safety of goods so as to prevent deterioration in it’s value as the seized goods is a perishable goods; And/or

(iii) To issue a writ in the nature of Certiorari for quashing the Seizure Order/ Seizure Memo dated 06.02.2019 whereby and where under 20,650 Kgs. of Betel Nuts (Arecanuts) as evaluated at Rs 58,76,577/- and a truck bearing Registration No. TN 25 BC/5209 as evaluated at Rs. 23,64,000/- was seized on 06.02.2019 and all consequential proceedings in pursuance of same’ And/or

(iv) To grant any other relief or reliefs to which the petitioners are entitled in the facts and circu