THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.1906 of 2011 DATED: 02-02-2011 Between: Mohd.Hakim. ..... PETITIONER And The Regional Transport Authority, Hyderabad & another. .....RESPONDENTS ORDER: Petitioner is the owner of the vehicle bearing No.AP 9 TA 0904. When it was proceeding to Nagarjunasagar from Hyderabad on 17-10-2010, the Motor Vehicles Inspector, Nagole, Hyderabad checked the vehicle and seized the same on the ground that the driver of the vehicle did not produce the fitness certificate and permit. This writ petition challenges the seizure of the vehicle. Petitioner submits that the permit was obtained and fitness certificate is also secured and that the xerox copies of the same were produced at the time of check. It is stated that the originals of the documents were with the owner. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Transport. The vehicle was seized by alleging two violations, namely non-production of permit and non-production of fitness certificate. In case the petitioner is able to produce those two documents, in original, the vehicle can straightaway be released. On the other hand, if the certificates are not produced, proceedings under the relevant provisions of law are to be initiated and the vehicle can be released by imposing certain conditions. Therefore, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing that in case the petitioner produces the originals of permit and fitness certificate, respondents shall release the vehicle. If the petitioner is not able to produce the originals of those certificates, the vehicle shall be released on payment of Rs.10,000/- (rupees ten thousand only), which in turn shall be subject to the outcome of the proceedings that may be initiated by the respondents. There shall be no order as to costs. __________________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY, J 02nd February, 2011. Note: Furnish C.C. of the order within three days. B/o Tsy