The Hon’ble Sri Justice R.Subhash Reddy Writ Petition No.1585 of 2010 Order: Heard learned Counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for Transport appearing for the respondents. With their consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing and disposal at the stage of admission. In this Writ Petition, the petitioner has questioned the action of respondent No.2 in seizing and retaining his auto bearing registration No.AP 28 TB 0960 vide Vehicle Check Report No.A-110527, dated 15-01-2010, as being illegal and arbitrary. A perusal of the Vehicle Check Report reveals that on 15-01-2010, the petitioner was found plying the abovesaid vehicle as a stage carriage though the permit was granted for contract carriage. It is submitted by learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents that the enquiry in this matter is pending consideration and no orders have yet been passed. Whether the petitioner has violated the permit conditions or not is a matter of enquiry by the competent authority. Inasmuch as it is stated that the vehicle was seized on 15th January, 2010, and is kept idle till date, and as the enquiry has not yet been commenced by the competent authority, I deem it appropriate to dispose of the Writ Petition directing the respondents to release the vehicle in question to the petitioner subject to his payment of an amount of Rs.2,500/- and also filing an affidavit to the effect that he will not alienate or transfer the said vehicle to third parties pending passing of final orders by the competent authority pursuant to Vehicle Check Report No.A-110527, dated 15-01-2010. Subject to the above directions, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. _________________ R.Subhash Reddy, J Dated 3rd February, 2010 Note: Furnish CC by tomorrow. (B/o) lur