1. This Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus to set aside Memo No.418/A3/ 2012, dated 28-06-2012, issued by respondent No.1.

2. I have heard Mr. B. Siva Rama Krishnaiah, learned Counsel for the petitioner, and the learned Government Pleader for Transport appearing for the respondents.

3. The petitioner is a holder of State Wide Contract Carriage Permit. While his bus bearing No.AP/01X - 2599 was plying it was intercepted and checked by respondent No.2 on 20-06-2012. The vehicle was seized under Vehicle Check Report No.109065 on the following allegations:

1. Violating permit conditions

2. Without RC

3. Without Permit

4. Passengers list not maintained.

The petitioner has filed an application under Rule 448-B of the A.P. Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (for short 'the Rules') before respondent No.1 on 24-06-2012. Pending the said application, the petitioner filed WP.No.19551 of 2012 for release of the seized vehicle. During the course of hearing, of the said Writ Petition, the learned Government Pleader for Transport, on instructions, stated before the Court that respondent No.1 has passed an order rejecting the petitioner's application. Therefore, the said Writ Petition was dismissed by th