IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.14182 of 2011 Pinki Devi W/O Sri Shambhu Giri R/O Vill.-Jamheta, P.O. Fatehpur, P.S. Fatehpur, Distt.-Gaya. Versus 1. The State Of Bihar Through Principal Secretary, Deptt., Of Environment And Forest, Govt. Of Bihar. 2. The Divisional Forest Officer, Gaya Forest Division, Gaya. 3. The Forest Range Officer, Wazirganj, Distt.-Gaya. ---------------------------------- 3 27/09/2011. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the respondents. The petitioner prays for release of his vehicle, namely, Tata Magic bearing Registration no. BR 02 M 8076 which was seized by respondent no.3 in violation of sections 33, 41 & 42 of the Indian Forest (Bihar Amendment) Act, 1989. The petitioner submits that she is the owner of the aforesaid commercial vehicle purchased by her on 2.5.2011 through Sri Ram Finance, Gaya and at the relevant time, the vehicle was carrying Chiran wood, which is a secondary product. She also submits that no useful purpose would be served in detaining the vehicle in custody of police. In the facts and circumstances of the case, if the petitioner files a petition before the Divisional Forest Officer, Gaya, he would release the vehicle on furnishing 2 adequate surety to his satisfaction, 15% of which would be in form for cash. Release of the vehicle would be subject to the result of confiscation proceeding/criminal proceeding. The writ petition stands disposed of. Shashi. (Samarendra Pratap Singh, J.)