THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY W.P.No.24992 of 2005 Dated 23-11-2005 Between: V.Venkata Reddy, …Petitioner AND The Deputy Transport Commissioner & Secretary, Regional Transport Authority Guntur and another …Respondents THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY W.P.No.24992 of 2005 ORDER: The petitioner’s vehicle bearing registration No.AP 16/T 6306 (Motor Cab) was seized by the 2nd respondent on 21-11-2005 for certain irregularities and infractions pointed out in the show cause notice in R.No.8478/A5/05. The seizure was effected under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, on the ground that the petitioner failed to produce necessary documents, in relation to it. The petitioner challenges the seizure. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for the respondents. A perusal of the show cause notice, dated 21.11.2005, issued by the 2nd respondent, discloses that the petitioner failed to produce the permit and R.C. etc., of the vehicle. 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 bearing registration No. AP 16/T 6306 (Motor Cab), shall be released to the petitioner 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 show cause notice are finalized, and that he shall produce the vehicle as and when required. c. The petitioner shall be entitled to ply the vehicle only if it is covered by necessary permits and proper tax is paid thereon. _______________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.23-11-2005 Note: Office to furnish copy in three days. (B/O) KO