DINESH KUMAR SINGH, J.:–Heard Mr. Bimlesh Kumar Pandey, learned counsel for the petitioner, learned A.C. to G.P.-7 for the respondent.

2. The present writ application has been filed for release of white colour Tavera vehicle bearing Registration No.BR-01-PB-0481, Chasis No.MA6AB605DAH105696, seized in connection with Balthar P.S. Case No.29 of 2019, registered for the offence punishable under Section 279 of the IPC and Section 37(c) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, as amended by Amendment Act 8 of 2018 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’).

3. The relief as prayed for in paragraph No.1 of the writ application reads as follows:—

(a) For instance of appropriate writ commanding the respondent authorities to release the White Colour Tavera, Four Wheeler, bearing Registration No.BR-01PB-0481, Chasis No.MA6AB605DAH105696 and Engine No.3DK106434 of the petitioner which has been seized by the respondent police officials of Balthar P.S. Case No.29 of 2019 dated 31.03.2019 registered for the offences u/s 279 of I.P.C. and u/s 37 (c) of Bihar Excise and Prohibition Act, 2016 in favour of the petitioner and handling it over to the petitioner or to his representative. The case is pe