909.WP.7579.2026.doc IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD WRIT PETITION NO. 7579 OF 2026 Prashant Narayan Jatal ...Petitioner Versus The State of Maharashtra and Others ...Respondents ***  Mr. Tukaram Maruti Venjane, Advocate for the Petitioner.  Mr. S. R. Wakle, AGP for Respondent – State. *** CORAM : NITIN B. SURYAWANSHI AND ABASAHEB D. SHINDE, JJ. DATE : 16th SEPTEMBER 2026. PER COURT : 1. This writ petition seeks directions to the Respondent Authorities to release the vehicle of the Petitioner bearing registration No.MH-24-AU-7219. The Petitioner claims that the empty tipper was seized / attached by the Tahsildar without conducting a panchnama. 2. The learned AGP, on instructions, has placed on record the copies of the panchnama dated 05th June 2026, wherein it is mentioned that the Petitioner was illegally transporting mine or mineral and after hearing the Petitioner, the Sub Divisional Officer has passed an order on 17th July 2026, thereby imposing fine of 2,17,550/- on the Petitioner. ₹ Shrikant Malani 2026:BHC-AUG:42988-DB 909.WP.7579.2026.doc 3. The Petitioner has to challenge the order before appropriate forum. The writ petition is, therefore, disposed of with liberty to the Petitioner. ( ABASAHEB D. SHINDE, J. ) ( NITIN B. SURYAWANSHI, J. ) Shrikant Malani