THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE R.SUBHASH REDDY WRIT PETITION No.917 of 2011 ORDER: In this writ petition, petitioners seek a mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in seizing 7 seater auto-rickshaws bearing Nos.AP28 TV 0387, AP22 TV 0453 and AP25 TV 0314, as illegal and arbitrary. It is stated that petitioners are the owners of aforesaid 7 seater auto-rickshaws. Their vehicles are seized by the sixth respondent – Inspector of Police, T.R.P.S. Charminar, Hyderabad, on certain allegations. A perusal of the vehicle check reports shows that allegations are made against the petitioners that they are using the vehicles in question as stage carriage and allowed three extra passengers than permitted, thus, violated the permit conditions. With regard to violations alleged, it is a matter for enquiry by the competent authority. The vehicles in question were seized on 18.12.2010 and 12.01.2011. It is submitted that though vehicles in question are detained more than twenty days back, an enquiry is not being conducted. With regard to allegations made against the petitioners, it is a matter for enquiry and to pass appropriate orders by the competent authority. But, taking into account the nature of allegations as alleged in the vehicle check reports and further, enquiry may take some more time, I deem it appropriate to direct the respondents to release the vehicles in question on deposit of Rs.2,500/- (Rupees Two Thousand Five Hundred Only) for each of the vehicles in question. Such deposit amount shall be subject to further orders to be passed by the competent authority pursuant to seizure of vehicles in question. Subject to the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No order as to costs. ______________________ R.SUBHASH REDDY, J 31st JANUARY, 2011. Note: issue c.c. tomorrow. kvni