Laxman Lal(Dead)Through Lrs. & Anr vs State Of Rajasthan & Ors on 1 March, 2013
2.1 The learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted
that in bunch of petitions, lead case being D.B. Cr. Misc. Petition
No. 60/2018, titled as Laxman vs. State of Rajasthan, a
Division Bench of this Court on 6.4.2018, has held that if a vehicle
has been seized under the Provisions of Mines and Minerals
(2 of 9) [CRLMP-1281/2019]
(Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 (for short 'MMDR Act'), for
72 hours competent Officer can retain the vehicle and thereafter,
he is mandatorily required to report the matter to his superior
officer as also to the Magistrate having jurisdiction. The Division
Bench has held as under:-