THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE R.SUBHASH REDDY CONTEMPT CASE No.1536 of 2011 ORDER: This Contempt Case is filed complaining violation of the directions issued by this Court in order, dated 22.11.2010 in Writ Petition No.28935 of 2010. The petitioner’s vehicle, Tata Indica Car bearing No.AP04 TV 0368, was seized in connection with the forest offence. On the allegation that the vehicle in question was used for transportation of sandalwood in violation of the Andhra Pradesh Sandal Wood and Red Sandal Transit Rules, Rule 3 of the Andhra Pradesh Red Sandal Wood Possession Rules, 1989 and the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Forest Act, 1967, it was seized on 18.07.2010. When it was represented that no orders are passed on representation, dated 16.08.2010 filed by the petitioner for release of the vehicle in question, this Court merely directed the respondent to consider such representation and pass appropriate orders. In this Contempt Case, it is the grievance of the petitioner that in spite of such direction, the respondent has not passed orders and thus, disobeyed the direction issued by this Court. Elaborate counter-affidavit is filed by the respondent. In the counter-affidavit, while denying the allegations of the petitioner, it is stated that the respondent has passed orders on 20.02.2011 in proceedings O.R.No.32/2010-2011 (R) confiscating Tata Indica Car bearing No.AP04 TV 0368 along with mini lorry bearing No.AP04 TK TR 0764. As the final orders of confiscation were already passed on 20.02.2011, it cannot be said that the respondent has violated the directions issued by this Court. The Contempt Case is devoid of merit and it is accordingly dismissed. If the petitioner is aggrieved, it is open to him to pursue his remedies available under law. ______________________ R.SUBHASH REDDY, J 12th DECEMBER, 2011. kvni