Lagnapriya v. The Deputy Superintendent of Police

ORDER The prayer sought for in the present writ petition is to direct the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Economic Offences Wing, Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore City, Huzur Road, Uppilipalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 018 to forthwith remove the seized goods seized vide seizure mahazar dated 13-7-2024 from the premises of S. Lagnapriya at Warehouse No.6, Door No.52/1, Priya Warehouse, Uzhalaipalar Street, Urumandampalayam, G.N. Mills Post, Coimbatore 641029 measuring an extent of 17,444 Sq.ft.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the Petitioner is the absolute owner of the subject property, the said property was leased out to one Sakthi Ananthan, Managing Director of M/s.MYV3ADS for a period of five years by Leave and License Agreement dated 19.08.2023. On the basis of the complaint by one Muthu, the Sub-Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Police Station, Coimbatore City, registered the case in Cr.No.3 of against M/s. MYV3ADS and its Directors. Subsequently, the entire investigation was transferred to Economic Offences Wing, Head Quarters, Chennai and re-registered the FIR in Cr.No.9 of 2024 for the offences punishable under Page3 of 5 Sections 3 and 4 of the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978, under 3 and 6 r/w 21(2) of the Banning of Unregulated Deposits Scheme Act, 2019.

¶3He further submits that during investigation, the goods available in the premises were seized by the respondent and kept the same under lock and key. All the goods are siddha medicine and other degradables are now got expired . Therefore, there is no purpose would serve simply dumping the siddha medicines in premises owned by the petitioner. There is no possibility of realize any crime proceedings from selling those siddha medicines.

¶4He also submits that at the same time, the petitioner sought for vacant possession of the premises and he went to Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India directed the petitioner to approach the concerned Court for appropriate relief as against his tenant . Therefore, the petitioner has issued notice to his tenant to vacate and hand over the possession of the premises.

¶5However, his tenant has issued reply notice stating that the tenant is not in possession and enjoyment of the said premises and it is under the lock and key of the respondent by dumping the seized goods. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition. Page4 of 5

¶6The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) submits that the premises have not been sealed, though certain goods have been seized and kept in the premises. Hence, he seeks some reasonable time to clear the goods and hand over the vacant possession of the premises to the petitioner.

¶7In view of the above, the respondent is directed to clear the goods and hand over the vacant possession of the premises to the petitioner within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶8With the above direction, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands disposed of. No costs. 13-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Vv To

¶1The Deputy Superintendent of Police Economic Offences Wing, Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore City, Huzur Road, Uppilipalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641018.

¶2The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. Page5 of 5

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. VV 13-07-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN Lagnapriya W/o. Sideshkumar, No.5/80C, Rasi Nagar, Salem Steel Plant Road, Jagir Ammapalayam, Salem 636302. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Deputy Superintendent of Police Economic Offences Wing, Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore City, Huzur Road, Uppilipalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641018. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Economic Offences Wing, Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore City, Huzur Road, Uppilipalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 018 to forthwith remove the seized goods seized vide seizure mahazar dated 13-7-2024 from the premises of S. Lagnapriya at Warehouse No.6, Door No.52/1, Priya Warehouse, Uzhalaipalar Street, Urumandampalayam, G.N. Mills Post, Coimbatore 641029 measuring an extent of 17,444 Sq.ft. and pass such further or other orders as this Honorable Court. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.M.Kalicharan For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar, Counsel for Government of Tamilnadu (Crl.Side)