Vehicle and Goods Detention Dispute Resolved: 25% Penalty Deposit and Bank Guarantee Required for Release.

The writ petition contested the detention of the petitioner's vehicle and goods by the 2nd respondent. The court ordered the petitioner to deposit 25% of the penalty and provide a bank guarantee for the remaining 75%. Upon fulfilling these conditions, the respondent was instructed to release the vehicle and goods. The petition was disposed of without costs, and the related miscellaneous petition was closed.

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Issues involved: Challenge to proceedings of the 2nd respondent regarding detention of petitioner's vehicle and goods.

Summary:
The writ petition challenged the proceedings of the 2nd respondent dated 21.11.2023 regarding the detention of the petitioner's vehicle and goods. The petitioner sought the release of their vehicle, which had been detained on 20.11.2023. The petitioner was willing to pay 200% of the penalty imposed and requested the court to direct the respondents to release the vehicle. The respondent, through the learned Government Advocate, agreed to release the vehicle upon payment of the penalty. After hearing both sides and examining the evidence, the court ordered the petitioner to deposit 25% of the penalty amount and execute a bank guarantee for the remaining 75%. Upon compliance with these conditions, the respondent was directed to release the petitioner's vehicle and goods immediately. The writ petition was disposed of with no costs, and the connected miscellaneous petition was closed.

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