(1.) Heard learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as learned counsel for the State.
(2.) The petitioner seeks release of his pick-up van bearing Registration No. BR05GA8629 which was seized in connection with Rajepur P.S. Case No. 130 of 2018 under Sec. 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
(3.) Brief facts of this case is that on 21/8/2018, Block Development Officer-cum-Block Supply Officer, Tetaria, East Champaran gave a written report and the same was treated as First Information Report being Rajepur PS Case No. 130 of 2018 and registered under Sec. 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.