HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.982 OF 2011 ORDER: The petitioner is the owner of Vehicle bearing No.AP 27 X 1199. On 19-01-2011 it was checked by the Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, Ongole, Prakasam District, 2nd respondent herein. On finding that it was carrying load in excess of 4,585 kgs., the 2nd respondent directed seizure of the vehicle. This writ petition is filed challenging the order of seizure. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Transport. 3. The permitted gross weight of the vehicle is 35,200 kgs. On verification, it was found that it was carrying the load of 39,785 kgs. The excess load is about 10 to 12%. The respondents are entitled to initiate proceedings for violation, if any, on the part of the petitioner. Continuous seizure of the vehicle, would lead to several complications, apart from damage to the vehicle itself. 4. Hence, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents to release the vehicle of the petitioner on payment of a sum of Rs.7,000/-. Such amount shall be subject to the outcome of the proceedings that may be initiated by the respondents. The petitioner shall file an undertaking to the effect that he shall produce the vehicle, as and when required and shall not alienate the same during the pendency of the proceedings. There shall be no order as to costs. ____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J January 28, 2011. Note: Issue operative portion by wire at party’s costs. B/O.KTL