THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE K.C. BHANU WRIT PETITION No. 30116 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner is the owner of the vehicle bearing Registration No. AP 28 Q 3184. On 04.11.2011, it was checked by the Motor Vehicles Inspector, Uppal, Respondent No.2 herein, and was seized on the ground that it was plying as Maxicab without paying the tax for the quarter ending with 31.12.2011, fitness certificate, permit, registration certificate, insurance certificate, PUC and valid driving licence. The petitioner challenges the said seizure. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Transport. The allegations made in respect of the vehicle in question are not so serious warranting seizure. The respondents can very well initiate the proceedings under the relevant provisions of law. Further, the custody of the vehicle is not necessary. If the vehicle is exposed to sun and rain, it will be damaged. So, interim custody of vehicle can be given to petitioner, but with some conditions. Hence, the Writ Petition is allowed and the respondents are directed to release the vehicle on depositing Rs.5,000/- (Rupees five thousand only) and on payment of taxes, if any due. Such deposit and release shall be subject to the outcome of the proceedings that may be initiated by the respondents. There shall be no order as to costs. --------------------- (K.C. BHANU, J) 14th November 2011 ksld