B. SUDERSHAN REDDY, J.

( 1 ) THIS batch of writ petitions can be disposed of by a common order, as the question that arises for consideration is one and the same. I have elaborately heard the learned Counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Pleader for Transport at the admission stage. At their request the matter is taken up for final disposal.

( 2 ) RULE Nisi.

( 3 ) THE petitioners assail the legality and propriety of the action of the respondents in seizing the vehicles on the basis of the check report. To appreciate the controversy, the facts in one writ petition may be noticed.

( 4 ) THE petitioner in W. P. No. 25348 of 1999 claims to be the registered owner of the vehicle bearing No. KA. 01/b-1111. It is stated that the vehicle is covered by an All india Tourist permit granted by the State transport Authority, Bangalore. The permit is valid upto 12-10-2003. The vehicle is also authorized to operate in the State of Andhra pradesh. According to the petitioner; the vehicle is covered by valid tax paid to the home State upto 31-12-1999. It is also covered by valid tax to the State of A. P. upto 31-12-1999. It is the case of the petitioner that the vehicle was engaged

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