THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.23807 of 2009 ORDER: The Divisional Forest Officer, Eluru, initiated proceedings in Crime No.4/08-09 against the petitioner under the provision of the A.P. Forest Act, for confiscation of Auto Rickshaw bearing No. AP 05 V 5230. It was alleged that the vehicle bearing No. AP 05 V 5230 owned by the petitioner was involved in commission of offence. Notice dated 7.07.2008 was also issued. The grievance of the petitioner is that the proceedings have not been finalized so far and that the Auto Rickshaw is subjected to damage and destruction. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for Forests. The second respondent has initiated enquiry into the case and in fact he issued a notice of hearing on 7.07.2008. The enquiry was scheduled to take place on 15.07.2008. More than one year has elapsed. The delay in the matters of this nature would have its impact on the petitioner, since he is dependent on the vehicle for his livelihood. The matter needs to be heard immediately. Hence the writ petition is disposed of directing the second respondent to conclude the proceedings in Crime No.4/08-09 within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, duly issuing notice to the effect parties. There shall be no order as to costs. ______________________ (L. Narasimha Reddy, J.) 9th November, 2009 Js.