THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE P.S.NARAYANA WRIT PETITION NO.2056 of 2008 DATED 05.02.2008 Between: A.Vijaya Raj. .. PETITIONER Versus The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Guntur, Guntur District and another. .. RESPONDENTS THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE P.S.NARAYANA WRIT PETITION NO.2056 of 2008 ORDER: Heard the learned counsel. 2. The Writ Petition is filed for a Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of respondents in seizing the vehicle bearing No.AP.26.V 9559 of the petitioner without following any procedure under statute is illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 19 and 21 of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to release the vehicle from the custody of the 2nd respondent and pass such other suitable orders. 3. Several facts had been narrated in the affidavit filed in support of the Writ Petition. It is also brought to the notice of the Court that Writ Petition No.26447 of 2007 had been allowed by this Court to the limited extent. 4. In the light of the facts and circumstances, the respondents are directed to release the vehicle bearing No.AP.26.V 9559 to the petitioner on payment of penalty of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) and also on filing of an undertaking to produce the vehicle as and when required. 5. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs. ----------------------- 05.02.2008 SSR