Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, the learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents.
2. With the consent of the learned counsels appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal.
3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the first respondent is directed to release the Lorry, bearing Registration No.TN-38-AR- 3944, to the petitioner, on the following conditions:-
A) The petitioner shall establish the ownership of the vehicle by producing the necessary documents before the first Respondent.
B) The petitioner shall not part with or alienate the vehicle in any manner till the adjudication is over.
C) The Petitioner shall deposit with the first respondent a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only)in cash.
D) The petitioner shall file an undertaking that he will not use the vehicle for any illegal activity in future and also to produce the vehicle before the respondent, as and when called for.
E) The Petitioner shall also produce the vehicle once in two months before the respondents herein in order to ensure that condition(B) is properly complied with.
4. In the event of default by the petitioner in complying with condition B or E, it will be open to the respondents to seize the vehicle, without further notice to the petitioner.
5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of, at the admission stage itself. No costs.
vsn To
1. The District Revenue Officer, Madurai.
2. The Inspector of Police, C.S.C.I.D, Madurai.