Heard both sides.

2. By consent, the main Writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

3. According to the petitioner, he is the owner of TVS XL Super two- wheeler bearing registration No.TN-45-BY-6724. On 02.11.2015, when he went to purchase grocery items at Trichy, the 2nd respondent/Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies, Crime Investigation Department, Trichy, seized his vehicle on the allegation that the vehicle was used to transport 2 bags of rice (each containing 50 Kgs.) and after seizure of the vehicle, a case in Cr.No.331 of 2015 was registered by the 2nd respondent for the alleged offence punishable under Sections 6(4) of TNSC (RDCS) Order 1982 r/w 7(1)(a)(ii) of Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Thereafter, the 2nd respondent produced the vehicle before the 1st respondent/District Revenue Officer, Trichy.

4. It is the case of the petitioner that soon after the seizure of the vehicle in question, on 16.02.2016, he submitted a detailed representation before the 1st respondent/District Revenue Officer, Trichy, seeking release of his vehicle. However, his representation till date has not met with any positive response.

5. The main grievance of the petitioner is