THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE C.V.RAMULU W.P.No.27357 of 2010 ORDER This writ petition is filed for a mandamus to declare the action of the respondents in seizing the Tractor bearing No.AP 16 TY 4590 and Trailer No.AP 16 TY 4591 belonging to the petitioner, as illegal and arbitrary. Heard the learned Counsel for the petitioner, learned Government Pleader for Mines and Geology and learned Government Pleader for Home. The above-mentioned vehicle belonging to the petitioner was seized by the respondents on 25.10.2010. This vehicle was found while transporting the sand from Krishna river ramp without any permission. In his affidavit, the petitioner submits that under Rule 9(x)(b) of the Andhra Pradesh Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1966, the penalty of Rs.5,000/- is liable to be paid, if the tractor is found transporting sand without any valid permit. At the hearing, the learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is prepared to pay the penalty amount of Rs.5,000/-. In view of the same, the writ petition is disposed of, with a direction to the respondents to release the Tractor bearing No.AP 16 TY 4590 and Trailer No.AP 16 TY 4591 to the petitioner subject to his producing official receipt showing payment of the penalty amount along with the ownership documents. No order as to costs. ______________ C.V.RAMULU, J Date:03.11.2010 Note: Issue CC by Monday. (Bo) sj