THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE C.V. RAMULU WRIT PETITION No.20395 OF 2009 DATED: 23.09.2009 Between: M/s. Sukithra Bus Service, rep. by its Proprietor Sri S.P. Swamynathan .. Petitioner And The Regional Transport Officer, Office of the Regional Transport Authority, Tirupati, Chittoor District and another. .. Respondents ORDER: Heard both sides. It appears, the vehicle bearing registration No. TN 38 AD 4444, which is being plied as contract carriage, belonging to the petitioner, was seized by the 2nd respondent- Motor Vehicles Inspector, Tirupathi, Chittoor District, on 24.05.2009, under a check report, on the ground of certain irregularities mentioned in the said check report. It is the grievance of the petitioner that there are no such irregularities and its representations, seeking to release the vehicle, have not been considered. In the facts and circumstances of the case, without expressing any opinion on merits, the respondents are directed to release the vehicle bearing registration No. TN 38 AD 4444 to the petitioner, on condition of the petitioner depositing a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) and furnishing an undertaking that it shall not alienate the vehicle or create any third party interest over it, during the pendency of enquiry. However, the amount so deposited by the petitioner shall be subject to further enquiry under the check report dated 24.05.2009. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No order as to costs. _________________ JUSTICE C.V. RAMULU 23rd September, 2009. Note:- Issue CC in one week. B/o IBL