Pramod Kumar Nayak v. R.T.O., Chandikhole
Case brief
What is this about?
The single judge disposed of a writ petition challenging tax and penalty levied by the Transport Department. The court directed payment of up-to-date tax within two months while allowing the petitioner to file an appeal against the penalty within four weeks, with an undertaking that no coercive action would be taken till the appeal is disposed of. Delay in filing the appeal was condoned.
What did the court decide?
Directed to pay up-to-date tax within two months; directed to file appeal against penalty within four weeks with no coercive action pending appeal; condoned delay in appeal filing.