HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.1722 OF 2011 ORDER: Petitioner is the owner of the Tractor and Trailor bearing Nos.AP 15U 2134 and AP 15U 2135 respectively. On 10-12-2010, the Motor Vehicle Inspector, Unit Office, Peddapally, Karimnagar District, the 3rd respondent herein seized the Tractor and Trailor on the ground that registration certificate, permit, driving licence, insurance certificate and fitness certificate were not found. The petitioner contends that the vehicle is being used only for agricultural purpose and that without giving an opportunity, the 3rd respondent seized the vehicle. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Transport. 3. The question as to whether the vehicle referred to above is covered by necessary permits etc., needs to be examined as and when the proceedings under the relevant provisions of law are initiated. The continued seizure of the vehicle does not benefit the respondents in any way. On the other hand, the vehicle will be exposed to damage and theft of parts. 4. Hence, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing release of the Tractor and Trailor of the petitioner on payment of a sum of Rs.5,000/-. The petitioner shall file an undertaking to the effect that he shall produce the vehicle, as and when required and shall not alienate the same during the pendency of the proceedings. There shall be no order as to costs. ____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J February 01, 2011. KTL