THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION No. 24567 of 2011 Date: 06.09.2011 Between: Shiek Valli, East Godavari District. … Petitioner And The Deputy Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise, East Godavari District and another. … Respondents THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION No. 24567 of 2011 O R D E R: Petitioner claims to be the owner of Mahindra Max Pick up vehicle bearing registration No.AP05W 3779. The said vehicle was seized by the 2nd respondent on 20.09.2010 alleging that the vehicle was used for transportation of the black jaggery. Pursuant thereto, proceedings have been initiated for confiscation of the vehicle in question and the proceedings are still pending before the 1st respondent. Consequently, the seized vehicle remained in the custody of the 1st respondent. Several requests made by the petitioner for release of the vehicle have not been considered. Hence, the present writ petition seeking a declaration that the action of the 1st respondent in not releasing the vehicle in question is arbitrary and illegal. Learned Government Pleader for Prohibition and Excise on instructions stated that the confiscation proceedings are still pending before the 1st respondent. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, particularly keeping in view that the vehicle was seized long back in September, 2010, I deem it appropriate to direct the 1st respondent to release the vehicle in question subject to the condition of the petitioner furnishing Bank guarantee to the value of the seized vehicle to the satisfaction of the 1st respondent. It is made clear that this shall not preclude the 1st respondent to proceed with further enquiry and pass appropriate final order in accordance with law. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. ______________ G. ROHINI, J Date: 06.09.2011 Note: Issue C.C. in 2 days. B/o KLP