Firoz Khan v. R.T.O.Chandikhole
Case brief
What is this about?
The Writ Petitioner challenged the levy of tax and penalty under the Odisha Motor Vehicle Taxation Act. The Court directed the petitioner to pay the up-to-date tax within one month and to file an appeal against the penalty within four weeks, condoning any delay due to the case pending before the Court. No coercive action is pending until the appeal is disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Directed to pay up-to-date tax within one month; directed to file appeal against penalty within four weeks with condonation of delay; no coercive action till appeal disposal.