THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.28531 of 2010 DATED: 02-02-2011 Between: K.Yellaiah. ..... PETITIONER And The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal & another. .....RESPONDENTS ORDER: The petitioner is the owner of the vehicle bearing No.AP36W 1746. The 2nd respondent checked the said vehicle on 23-10-2010 on finding that it was plying as a stage-carriage, without paying the tax, and seized the same. Petitioner seeks release of the same. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Transport. The liability of the petitioner towards the tax and penalty is said to be around Rs.37,000/-. In case, the petitioner wants the matter to be settled by way of compounding, a sum of Rs.7000/- has to be paid. If he intends to challenge the proceedings that may be initiated by the respondents, that amount need not be paid. Subsequent to the seizure of the vehicle, petitioner paid a sum of Rs.17,535/- on 30-10-2010. Respondents can be required to release the vehicle on payment of Rs.5000/- more by the petitioner, subject to the outcome of the proceedings that may be initiated against the vehicle. Therefore, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents to release the vehicle in favour of the petitioner on payment of Rs.5000/- (rupees five thousand only) in addition to what has already been deposited by the petitioner. 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 02nd February, 2011. Note: Furnish C.C. of the order within two days. B/o Tsy