THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S.ANANDA REDDY Writ Petition No.18591 of 2005 23-08-2005 Between: N.Narayana Reddy ... PETITONER AND 1.The Regional Transport Officer, Adilabad, Adilabad District and another. .....RESPONDENTS THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S.ANANDA REDDY Writ Petition No.18591 of 2005 ORDER: This writ petition is filed aggrieved by the action of the respondents in seizing the vehicle of the petitioner i.e., Maxi-cab LMV Jeep bearing Registration No.AP-01-T-5587, under Vehicle Check Report No.2475445, dated 13.08.2005, as well as in not releasing the same though he made an application on 18.08.2005 seeking release of the vehicle. According to the petitioner, the second respondent seized his vehicle under the Vehicle Check Report dated 13.08.2005, for the alleged irregularities specified therein. It is stated that the allegations made in the Vehicle Check Report are subject to an enquiry. It is also stated that the petitioner made an application on 18.08.2005 to the first respondent seeking release of his vehicle. However, the first respondent has not passed any orders. Hence, the present writ petition. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Transport appearing for the respondents. Without going into the allegations made in the Vehicle Check Report, the first respondent is directed to release the vehicle of the petitioner on condition of the petitioner depositing a sum of Rs.3,000/- (Rupees three thousand only) and tax, if any due as on date, in addition to giving an undertaking that he shall not alienate or encumber the vehicle during pendency of the enquiry and produce the vehicle as and when required in connection with the enquiry. It is made clear that the release of the vehicle as well as the amount deposited by the petitioner as directed hereinabove shall be subject to outcome of the enquiry pending before the first respondent. The writ petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs. _______________ 23.08.2005 Note: Send the operative portion by wire at party’s cost. (b/o) VGB