JUDGMENT :

1. Rule. Learned Assistant Government Pleader, Mr. Soaham Joshi waives service of notice of rule on behalf of the respondent.

2. Having regard to the controversy in narrow compass, with consent of learned advocates of both the sides, the matter is taken up for final hearing today.

3. The petitioner has prayed for the following reliefs:

“(a) This Hon’ble Court may be pleased to admit and allow this petition;

(b) This Hon’ble Court may be pleased to issue appropriate writ, order or direction for quashing and setting aside the seizure of the vehicle and issuance of notice dated 23.09.2019 issued by the respondent no.2 authority in respect of the Dumper/Tipper No. GJ-05-AV- 8879.

(c) This Hon’ble Court may be pleased to issue appropriate writ, order or direction to the respondent no.2 to immediately release the vehicle i.e. Dumper/Tipper No. GJ-05-AV-8879 of the petitioner;

(d) Pending admission final hearing and disposal of this petition, direct the respondent no.2 to release the vehicle i.e. Dumper/Tipper No. GJ-05-AV-8879 of the petitioner upon such terms and conditions as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit;

(e) Grant such other and further relief as thought fit in the interest of j