IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD. SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 4773 OF 1996 CORAM : B.C. PATEL & R.R. JAIN, JJ 1ST AUGUST, 1996 ORAL ORDER : Rule. Mr Dave waives service of Rule. Heard learned counsels for the parties. 2. It appears that the ship was delivered for breaking which is having permanent ballast of 400 tones stone blocks. The respondent's case is that it is a stone known as granite which is a restricted item. According to the petitioner, the ship is brought for breaking. 3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, it is directed that on giving a personal bond for the value of the ship, the respondent shall permit the petitioner to break the ship and to dispose of the material except granite. This release is subject to the order which may be passed by the authority on an application submitted by the petitioner for release of the ship. 4. Liberty to apply in case of difficulty. 5. Rule is made absolute accordingly with no order as to costs. Sd/- (B.C. Patel, J.) Sd/- 1st August, 1996 (R.R. Jain, J.)