HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE R. SUBHASH REDDY WRIT PETITION No.2003 of 2010 Dated: 04-02-2010 Between: Sultan Mohinuddin. … Petitioner And The Regional Transport Officer, Ranga Reddy East Zone & another. … Respondents HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE R. SUBHASH REDDY WRIT PETITION No.2003 of 2010 ORDER : In this writ petition, the petitioner has questioned the seizure of his vehicle i.e. Swaraj Mazda bearing No.AP- 29-U-8375, on 19th January 2010, vide vehicle check report No.0585036. 2. A perusal of the vehicle check report indicate that there are allegations against the petitioner that he has violated certain conditions of permit, apart from not furnishing the proof for payment of tax till 31.03.2010. 3 . On instructions, it is submitted by the learned Government Pleader appearing for respondents that the petitioner has to pay tax for two quarters, amounting to Rs.53,130/-. It is further submitted that as the petitioner has violated certain conditions of permit, he is also to be imposed penalty and compounding fee for such violations. 4. With regard to the alleged violations, it is a matter of inquiry by the competent authority, but so far, no inquiry is initiated by the respondents. As much as it is stated that the vehicle was seized on 19th of January 2010, and is kept idle since then, I deem it appropriate to dispose of the writ petition, directing the respondents to release the petitioner’s vehicle on payment of tax due for two quarters i.e. Rs.53,130/- (Rupees Fifty three thousand one hundred and thirty only), and a further sum of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees five thousand only), and also on furnishing a written undertaking to the effect that he will not transfer or alienate the vehicle in any manner, till appropriate orders are passed by the competent authority, pursuant to the vehicle check report, dated 19.01.2010. It is made clear that the deposit of aforesaid amount shall be subject to the final orders to be passed by the competent authority. 5. Subject to the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No order as to costs. ______________________ R. SUBHASH REDDY, J 4th February 2010 Note : Order by wire at party’s cost. (b/o) ajr