THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.8483 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner is the owner of Tractor-cum-Trailor bearing No. AP 24 F 0016. Respondent No.2 seized the Tractor and empty Trailor, through check report, dated 11.03.2011, stating that R.C.C. certificate for the Tractor is not produced and the Trailor is without number. The petitioner challenges the order of seizure. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Transport. Various grounds mentioned in the check report need to be verified in the proceedings that may be initiated by the respondents. The seizure of Tractor and Trailor does not serve any purpose. On the other hand, the vehicle will be exposed to theft of parts and damage. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing that the respondents shall release the Tractor-cum-Trailor bearing No. AP 24 F 0016 to the petitioner on paying a sum of Rs.5,000/-(Rupees five thousand only). Such release shall be subject to the outcome of the proceedings that may be initiated by the respondents. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Dt:29.03.2011 Note: Issue cc tomorrow. (B/o) kdl Continued detention and seizure of the vehicle do not advance the purpose or interest of the respondents. On the other hand, it would expose to theft of parts and damage. The interest of the respondents can be protected by directing that the vehicle of the petitioner be released, subject to certain conditions.