THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE C.V.RAMULU W.P.No.21863 of_2006 Dated:19.10.2006 Between S.Seetharavama …..Petitioner and 1.The Joint Collector, Guntur Guntur District and another. …Respondents THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE C.V.RAMULU W.P.No.21863 of 2006 ORDER: This writ petition is filed seeking a Mandamus to declare the action of the respondents in not releasing the vehicle (Tanker lorry) bearing No. AEL 0599 of the petitioner, as arbitrary and illegal. It appears that the vehicle of the petitioner bearing No. AEL 0599 along with 2,560 liters of blue dyed kerosene was seized by the respondent authorities and Section 6-A proceedings were initiated and temporary custody was given to the Station House Officer, Guntur Rural Police Station. It is the case of the petitioner that he has nothing to do with the kerosene nor he is aware of the clandestine business, if any, being carried out by the owner of the goods. The vehicle was engaged for transportation of goods only. Be that as it may, in the facts and circumstances of the case, respondent authorities are directed to release the vehicle bearing No.AEL 0599 on furnishing third party security for an amount of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) by the petitioner and on giving usual undertaking. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of and Section 6-A proceedings initiated, may go on. No costs. __________ 19-10-2006 Note: Issue CC by Tuesday (B.O) rkk