denied by the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Panchayat Raj (Telangana), Assistant Government Pleader for Revenue and Assistant Government Pleader for Home. 3. In view of the said representation, following the ratio laid down in the said judgment, the writ petition is disposed of directing the petitioners to submit their independent applications for release of their vehicles before the competent authority and the competent authority shall, within three days from the date of receipt of such application, examine whether the vehicles are used in committing the offence for the first and second time; and if so, consider directing release of the vehicles on payment of the prescribed penalty by the petitioners. If, on the other hand, the vehicles are found to have been used in commission of the offence, for three or more times, the officer concerned shall consider directing release of the vehicles after deposit of amount in accordance with Rule-12 of GO.Ms.No.15 Industries and Commerce (Mines-I) Department, dated 19-02-2015 and also on execution of bond along with an affidavit by the petitioners giving consent to produce the seized vehicles as and when required.
