THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.1728 of 2011 DATED: 02-02-2011 Between: Krishna Murthy Institute of Technology Engineering, Rep.by its Transport In-charge, Kothapet, Rangareddy District. ..... PETITIONER And The Deputy Transport Commissioner & Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Ibrahimpatnam, Rangareddy District & 2 others. .....RESPONDENTS ORDER: Allotment of same registration number to number of vehicles is an art performed by some transport operators, in the State of Andhra Pradesh. By resorting to such technicalities, the tax, which is otherwise payable, is evaded and the requirements of obtaining insurance etc., are avoided. Petitioner, which is an educational institution appears to have emulated that practice to certain extent, may be by itself or through its transport contractors. The vehicle bearing No.AP 29 TA 5182 is being run by the petitioner with Chassis No.JVE 502456 and Engine No.JVH 224071. However, on 30-12-2010, two vehicles with same number were found, one at Ghatkesar, in the course of inspection by the Assistant Motor Vehicles Inspector, Regional Transport Authority and another by the Motor Vehicles Inspector, Regional Transport Authority of a nearby place. Both the vehicles were seized under check reports. In this Writ Petition, check report dated 30-12-2010 issued by the Assistant Motor Vehicles Inspector, is challenged. It is stated that even from a perusal of the report, it is evident that the particulars furnished in the R.C. tallied with those on the engine and chassis and there is no justification for seizing the vehicle. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Transport. It is rather unfortunate that educational institutions at the level of Engineering college resort to such heinous practices to avoid payment of permit fee or tax, but for the vigilance exhibited by the authorities of the transport department, the fraud would have been continued. From a perusal of the check report, which is challenged in this Writ Petition, it is evident that the particulars furnished in the R.C. tallied with those on the engine and chassis. However, as a measure of confirmation as to the genuineness of the registration of both the vehicles, the vehicle in question was seized. No other violation is pointed out. It is brought to the notice of this Court that the other vehicle with the same number is under seizure and cases are registered against it. Therefore, the Writ Petition is partly allowed directing that the respondents shall release the vehicle covered by the check report, dated 30-12-2010, provided that: a) There are no arrears of tax or other dues payable for the vehicle; and b) the other vehicle with the same registration number is under seizure. There shall be no order as to costs. __________________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY, J 02nd February, 2011. Note: Furnish C.C. of the order by tomorrow. B/o Tsy