THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.15558 of 2007 Dt: 23.07.2007 Between: G.Uma Reddy. .. Petitioner and The Additional Regional Transport Officer and another. .. Respondents THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.15558 of 2007 ORDER: The vehicle of the petitioner bearing No.AP-36-W-1153 was seized on 18.07.2007, on the ground that he misused the permit. The petitioner challenges the seizure. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for the respondents. A perusal of the Vehicle Check Report, dated 18.07.2007, issued by the 2nd respondent, discloses that the petitioner misused the permit. Certain other lapses were also pointed out. The liability of the petitioner in the context of these observations needs to be established in the proceedings to be initiated under the relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. If the vehicle is detained and kept in the custody of the 2nd respondent till such proceedings take place, not only the petitioner would be put to irreparable loss, but also the vehicle would be exposed to the danger of theft and damage. The interest of the State can be protected by imposing necessary conditions, while permitting the petitioner to keep the custody of the vehicle. For the foregoing reasons, the writ petition is disposed of, directing that- a) the vehicle of the petitioner, bearing No.AP-36-W- 1153, shall be released, on his depositing a sum of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand Only); b) the petitioner shall also furnish an undertaking to the effect that he shall not alienate the vehicle, till the proceedings in pursuance of the Check Report are finalized and that he shall produce the vehicle as and when required; and c) the petitioner shall not be entitled to use the vehicle, unless the required taxes are paid. ___________ 23.07.2007 Note: Issue C.C. by tomorrow. (B/o) Prv