Sagar S/O Jagdishprasad Pande v. the Sub Divisional Officer, Kelapur, Yavatmal and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Interim release of seized tractor-trolley (MH-29-CB-3871 / MH-29-BP 7571) on partial deposit of penalty; Tahsildar, Ghatanji penalty Rs.26,664/- (order dated 22.08.2024); Assistant Collector/Sub-Divisional Officer, Kelapur penalty Rs.1 Lakh (order dated 26.08.2024); vehicle withheld for non-payment; petitioner's offer to deposit Tahsildar penalty plus 50% of SDO penalty accepted as interim measure; Bombay High Court Nagpur Bench, Writ Petition No.5468/2024, Jawalkar J., 05/02/2025; final hearing 18.02.2025.
What did the court decide?
Interim relief only: petitioner permitted to deposit Rs.26,664/- (Tahsildar's penalty) plus Rs.50,000/- (50% of the Sub-Divisional Officer's penalty); respondent No.2, Tahsildar, Ghatanji directed to release Tractor No.MH-29-CB-3871 and Trolly No.MH-29-BP 7571 upon such deposit; matter listed for final hearing on 18.02.2025. Final disposal reserved.