IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.8836 of 2009 MD.AFZAL IMAM Versus STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- For the petitioner : Mr. Mrigank Mauli,Advocate Mr. Vinay Mistry, Advocate For the State : Mr. G.P. 2 2 30.7.2009 KHAN In the instant writ petition the petitioner prays for release of TATA 407 truck bearing registration no.BR-26A-0038 which was chiran sisam wood. The aforesaid truck was seized for violation of section 52 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the aforesaid Sisam wood does not come within the meaning of Bihar Forest Produce (Regulation of Trade) Act, 1984. A supplementary affidavit has been filed stating that no confiscation proceeding has been initiated. In view of the aforesaid fact that no confiscation proceeding has been initiated, the TATA 407 truck bearing registration no.BR- 26A-0038 is directed to be released in favour of the petitioner after verification of the ownership title with adequate security to the satisfaction of the authority concerned. It is made clear that the release of the vehicle would be subject to the result of the confiscation case, if any and/or criminal case. With the aforesaid observations and directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. (S.P.Singh,J) - 2 -