1. Heard Mr.Varis V. Isani, learned advocate for the applicant.

2. Despite a clear order passed by this court directing the respondents to forthwith release the conveyance bearing No.GJ-12-Z-3881 together with the goods contained therein subject to the petitioner paying the amount of proposed tax and penalty, the respondents have not released the truck and the goods in question and they are insisting upon payment of fine in lieu of confiscation of goods and conveyance.

3.Thus, it appears that the respondents have deliberately flouted the orders of this court. Issue Notice, returnable at 2:30 today. Ms.Maithili Mehta, learned Assistant Government Pleader waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents.