THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE ASHUTOSH MOHUNTA WRIT PETITION No.21448 OF 2011 ORDER: The petitioner is the owner of Yamaha two wheeler motor cycle bearing No.AP-16AK-5222. On 28.05.2011, while the petitioner was proceeding towards Mallepalli Village, one unknown person asked him lift for dropping him at Marripudi Town and when they reached near Marripudi Village, it was intercepted by the second respondent. It was alleged that illicit liquor in plastic covers was found with the pillion rider, and the same was seized by the second respondent and the motor cycle was impounded. The petitioner filed representation dated 05.06.2011 before the first respondent for release of his vehicle. However, the representation has not been considered by the first respondent. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the interim custody of the motor cycle shall be given on payment of certain amount as determined by this Court. After hearing the learned counsel for the parties, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction that in case the petitioner deposits a sum of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees five thousand only) with the first respondent, then the aforementioned motor cycle be released in his favour. The petitioner shall produce the motor cycle as and when required by the respondents and shall not alienate, encumber or create any third party interest over the vehicle till the matter is finalized. There shall be no order as to costs. _________________________________ JUSTICE ASHUTOSH MOHUNTA 29.07.2011 KH