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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
S.MANU, J
BIJOY M.K. – Appellant
Versus
THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER – Respondent
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| 1. vehicle seized for alleged illegal river sand transport; petitioner denies. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. court directs sand sample testing per precedents. (Para 3) |
| 3. release or proceed based on test results within two months. (Para 5) |
JUDGMENT
The petitioner is the owner of a goods carriage bearing registration No.KL 44/4111. On 10.10.2025, the vehicle was intercepted by police alleging illegal transportation of river sand. Crime No.1222 of 2025 was registered under Sections 20 and 21 of the Kerala Protection of River Banks and Regulation of Removal of Sand Act, 2001.
2. According to the petitioner, no river sand was transported in the vehicle. Further, if a sample is collected from the vehicle and tested by the 3rd respondent, the genuineness of the allegation can be revealed. The petitioner relies on the judgment of this Court in WPC No.35545 of 2025 dated 01.12.2025 and submits that he is entitled for an identical treatment at the hands of this Court by issuing similar directions.
3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader.
4. In view of Ext.P3 judgment in WPC No.35545 of 2025 and also of several similar judgments rendered by this Cou
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