THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE G.V.SEETHAPATHY CRIMINAL PETITION No.11544 OF 2010 ORDER: This petition is filed under Section 457 of Cr.P.C., seeking a direction to the respondents to release the vehicle-Tata AC auto bearing No.AP-24-TV-0059 for the interim custody of the petitioner, which was seized in Cr.No.693-2010-11 of the Station House Officer, Prohibition & Excise Station, Suryapet. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor representing the respondents-State. Perused the record. 3. Petitioner-A2 is the owner of the above vehicle. He along with A1 is accused of the offence under Section 34 (e) of the A.P.Excise Act. Investigation is said to have been virtually completed. 4. Keeping the vehicle in police custody would not serve any purpose except resulting in further damage and deterioration. In the circumstances, the said vehicle can be released for interim custody of the petitioner-A2. 5. In the result, Criminal Petition is allowed directing that the vehicle-Tata AC auto bearing No.AP-24-TV-0059, be released for interim custody of the petitioner-A2 on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.50,000/- (rupees fifty thousand only) with one surety to the satisfaction of the learned Additional Judicial Magistrate of First Class, Suryapet under proper acknowledgement, subject to proof of ownership, and also subject to the condition that the petitioner shall produce the said vehicle before the Court whenever required in the same shape and condition and he shall not effect any alterations or alienation in respect of the vehicle. _______________________ G.V.SEETHAPATHY, J 30th November, 2010 Tsy