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Talakokkula Shankar Ramchandram, v. The Deputy Transport Commissioner and Secretary

Telangana HC7 Aug 2012WP/24292/2012

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What is this about?

Writ petition challenging non-release of seized vehicle. Court held vehicle is own evidence but exposed to damage while idle. Ordered release on deposit of Rs. 20,000 and pending taxes, subject to criminal case outcome. Petition disposed of.

What did the court decide?

Vehicle released to petitioner for interim custody subject to deposit of Rs.20,000 and payment of taxes, if any.

Talakokkula Shankar Ramchandram, Vs The Deputy… — Writ and Judicial Review | Telangana HC (2012)

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THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE K.C.BHANU

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WRIT PETITION NO.24292 OF 2012

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ORDER:

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This Writ Petition is filed seeking to issue a writ of Mandamus declaring the Memo dated 12.7.2012 issued by the 1^st respondent in not releasing the vehicle as arbitrary and illegal and consequently, direct respondent No.1 to release the vehicle in question.

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2. The petitioner’s vehicle was seized by respondent No.1 on 21.06.2012 for violation of provisions under Section 192-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (for short, ‘the Act’). After completion of investigation, respondent No.1 filed charge sheet.

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3. According to the learned counsel for the petitioner there were no taxes due to the Government and only allegation is that the vehicle in question was carrying passengers over and above the sanctioned permit.

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4. On the other hand, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Transport, appearing for the respondents, stated that respondent No.2 has no authority to release the vehicle in question in view of the fact that charge sheet has already been filed.

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5. As the petitioner has violated certain provisions under the Act, respondent No.1 has rightly seized the vehicle in question. The vehicle is in the custody of respondent No.1. If the vehicle is exposed to sun and air and is kept idle, it would be damaged. Even otherwise, for the offence under Section 192-A of the Act, if the petitioner is found guilty of the offence with which he was charged, the vehicle in question is not liable for confiscation. But, at the same time, the vehicle in question is a case property. Therefore, the respondents are directed to give the vehicle in question to the petitioner for interim custody subject to depositing of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees twenty thousand

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only) and taxes, if any, due. The amount deposited by the petitioner is subject to result of the criminal case.

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6. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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7. Miscellaneous petitions, if any, filed in this writ petition shall stand closed.

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_______________ K.C.BHANU, J

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August 07, 2012 Note: Issue CC by tomorrow (B/o) Gk

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THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE K.C.BHANU

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WRIT PETITION NO.24292 OF 2012

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Date:0708.2012

Talakokkula Shankar Ramchandram, v. The Deputy Transport Commissioner and Secretary

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