THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE B.PRAKASH RAO AND THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAMESH RANGANATHAN WRIT PETITION No.13333 of 2010 ORDER: (per the Hon’ble Sri Justice Ramesh Ranganathan) Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for Transport and at their request, the writ petition is taken up for disposal at the stage of admission. The petitioner filed this writ petition assailing the seizure of his Light Motor Vehicle (Forklift) bearing Registration No.AP 29 BF-9296. The allegation, as found from the Check Report No.2978315, dated 09.06.2010, is that when the said vehicle was plying from Pendumarry to Mittamedapally, during check, the relevant papers like RC, IC and proof of life tax payment pertaining to it were not produced. Having regard to the fact that in the enquiry, after issuance of notice, the matter will be decided, on merits, we do not find any necessity to go into the merits of the case. Suffice it to direct the respondents to release the Light Motor Vehicle (Forklift) bearing Registration No.AP 29 BF-9296 to the petitioner, on condition that he pays 50% of the life tax and it is also made clear that in the course of enquiry, as and when required, the petitioner shall produce the vehicle. Subject to the above, the writ petition is allowed. However, there shall be no order as to costs. _________________________ JUSTICE B.PRAKASH RAO ________________________________ JUSTICE RAMESH RANGANATHAN 23rd June 2010 dr