HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.6331 OF 2011 ORDER: Petitioner is the owner of vehicle bearing No.AP 26 AC 6143. On 07-03-2011, the Motor Vehicle Inspector, Nellore, the 2nd respondent herein, seized the vehicle on the ground that proof of life tax payment, driving lincence etc., were not found. The petitioner contends that without giving an opportunity, the 2nd respondent seized the vehicle. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Transport. 3. The question as to whether the vehicle referred to above, is covered by necessary permits etc., needs to be examined as and when the proceedings under the relevant provisions of law are initiated. The continued seizure of the vehicle does not benefit the respondents in any way. On the other hand, the vehicle will be exposed to damage and theft of parts. 4. Hence, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing release of the vehicle of the petitioner on payment of a sum of Rs.50,000/-. The petitioner shall file an undertaking to the effect that he shall produce the vehicle, as and when required and shall not alienate the same during the pendency of the proceedings. There shall be no order as to costs. ____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J March 11, 2011. Note: Issue C.C. by 14-03-2011. B/O. KTL