THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE SANJAY KUMAR WRIT PETITION No.25778 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner is aggrieved by the seizure of his lorry bearing No.AP 24 X 3355 by the respondents while in the process of transporting sand. Under Rule 9 (x) (b) of the A.P. Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1966, discretion is given to the authority concerned to release the seized vehicle subject to payment of minimum penalty of Rs.10,000/-. In that view of the matter, the writ petition is disposed of directing the 1st respondent to exercise jurisdiction under Rule 9 (x) (b) of the A.P. Minor Mineral Concessions Rules, 1966, and to direct the 2nd respondent to release the petitioner’s lorry bearing No.AP 24 X 3355, which is said to be in his custody, upon payment of penalty fixed by him. Upon production of the receipt evidencing payment of said penalty, the 2nd respondent shall forthwith release the vehicle into the custody of the petitioner. This exercise shall be completed within a period of one week from today. There shall be no order as to costs. ________________ SANJAY KUMAR,J 13.10.2010 Note: Wire at party’s costs B/o prv / v v