THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE K.LAKSHMAN WRIT PETITION No.29051 OF 2025

ORDER:

Heard Sri Ramulu Pasupula, learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Assistant Government Pleader for Prohibition and Excise. 2. Petitioner is the absolute owner and possessor of the car i.e.

Tata Indica Vista LS, bearing registration No.TG-36-A-3916 (for short, ‘the subject vehicle’). In proof of the same, he has filed copy of Registration Certificate (RC). On 15.09.2025, while the petitioner was transporting 180 kgs, of Jaggery and 20 kgs, of Alum etc., in the subject vehicle, 3^rd respondent seized the subject vehicle and registered a case in COR No.151 of 2025 for the offence punishable under Section 34(e) of Telangana Excise Act, 1968.

3. It is the specific contention of the petitioner herein that he has not transported the contraband illegally, but for the purpose of his kirana shop. The said vehicle is the only source of his livelihood. The vehicle is now in the custody of 3^rd respondent. If the said vehicle is kept idle and exposed to Sun, rain and dust, it will get spoiled. Therefore, he seeks to release the subject vehicle.

4. Whereas, learned Asst.Govt.Pleader for Prohibition and Excise, on instruct