THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.7379 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner is the owner of the vehicle bearing No. AP 01 V 8001. On 18.03.2011, it was seized by respondent No.2 on the ground that it was used in carrying commercial goods on the top. The petitioner challenges the seizure. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Transport. The allegation against the petitioner is that its vehicle has been loaded with the goods on the top in violation of Section 207 of the Motor Vehicles Act (for short ‘the Act’). Even assuming that the petitioner has committed any illegality, proceedings under the relevant provisions of the Act and the Rules made thereunder have to be initiated. Continued detention and seizure of the vehicle do not advance the purpose or interest of the respondents. On the other hand, it would expose to theft of parts and damage. The interest of the respondents can be protected by directing that the vehicle of the petitioner be released, subject to certain conditions. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing that the respondents shall release the vehicle bearing No. AP 01 V 8001 to the petitioner on paying a sum of Rs.10,000/-(Rupees ten thousand only). It shall also file an undertaking to the effect that it shall produce the vehicle as and when necessary, and that it shall not alienate the same, in the meanwhile. _______________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Dt:21.03.2011 Note: Communicate operative portion of the order tomorrow by wire at party’s costs. (B/o) kdl Continued detention and seizure of the vehicle do not advance the purpose or interest of the respondents. On the other hand, it would expose to theft of parts and damage. The interest of the respondents can be protected by directing that the vehicle of the petitioner be released, subject to certain conditions.