ORDER :

This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner under Article 226 of the Constitution of India declaring the action of the 3rd respondent in not considering the representation of the petitioner, dated 15.02.2021 for releasing the petitioner’s vehicle is arbitrary, illegal, without jurisdiction and contrary to provisions of AP Excise Act and violation of Articles 14, 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to return the vehicle No. AP 03 TV 0889 Motor Cab (Tata Motors Limited) by accepting the third party surety of the 10 percent value of the total vehicle of the petitioner and pass such other order or orders as this Court may deems fit, just and proper in the circumstances of the case.

2) Heard Sri Narra Srinivasa Rao, learned counsel for the petitioner, and the learned Government Pleader for Home appearing on behalf of the respondents and perused the material available on record. With the consent of both counsel, this writ petition is disposed of at the stage of admission.

3) The petitioner is the owner of the vehicle bearing No. AP 03 TV 0889 Motor Cab. The said vehicle was seized by the 4th respondent alleging illegal transporta