THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE K.C.BHANU WRIT PETITION NO.30322 OF 2011 ORDER: This Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus to declare the action of respondent No.2 in seizing the petitioner’s vehicle, bearing registration No.AP 31 V 8484 under vehicle check report No.2249139 dated 08.11.2011, as illegal and arbitrary. Heard Sri B.Siva Rama Krishnaiah, learned counsel for the petitioner, and the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Transport representing the respondents. The vehicle, bearing the above-noted registration number and belonging to the petitioner was seized by respondent No.2 on the following allegations: “Plying as Express Stage Carriage between Hyderabad to Tirupathi, which is violation of permit condition and liable to pay tax. Passengers statement obtained.” The petitioner stated in his affidavit that when he sought to file an application before respondent No.1 for release of the seized vehicle, the said application was not even entertained. The grievance of the petitioner is that so far his application has not been considered and the seized vehicle is under continued detention. Admittedly, the proceedings under Section 8 of the A.P. Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963, have not been completed and the petitioner’s tax liability is not determined. Pending such determination, it would be in the interests of justice that the seized vehicle is released subject to the following terms: (1) The petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only), which shall be subject to the outcome of the pending enquiry; and (2) He shall produce the ownership and other relevant documents relating to the seized vehicle, apart from giving an undertaking before respondent No.1. Subject to the above directions, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. As a sequel to disposal of the Writ Petition, WPMP.No.37567 of 2011 is disposed of as infructuous. _____________ (K.C.BHANU, J) 16th November 2011 Note: Wire at party’s cost B/O RRB