THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R.SUBHASH REDDY Writ Petition No.6821 of 2009 ORDER: In this Writ Petition the petitioner has questioned the seizure of the vehicle bearing No. AP 21 L 9380. In the Vehicle Check Report dated 20-03-2009 it is alleged that the vehicle was intercepted and seized on 20th March, 2007 on the ground that the petitioner was using the same as stage carriage without permit and other necessary documents. 2. It is a case of the petitioner that the said vehicle was being used only for personal use with family members and the allegations leveled against him are not correct. 3. In any event, with regard to allegations leveled, it is a matter for enquiry in the enquiry proceedings before the competent authority. Be that as it may, as the vehicle was seized on 20th March, 2007, it will be subjected to natural calamities and it will be damaged, if the same is not released. 4. For the aforesaid reasons, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents to release the vehicle on deposit of Rs.10,000/- by the petitioner before the first respondent and on the undertaking given by the petitioner that he will not alienate the vehicle till appropriate enquiry is completed on the allegations leveled against him. On depositing such amount, the vehicle shall be released forthwith to the petitioner and such deposit would be subject to orders to be passed by the appropriate authority pursuant to seizure with effect from 20th March, 2007. 5. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No order as to costs. ___________________ R.SUBHASH REDDY, J. Dt. 01-04-2009. Note : Issue C.C. today. B/O skmr