Bipin Bihari Patra v. Rto, Chandikhole
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Orissa, directed the R.T.O. to accept the Motor Vehicle Tax from the Petitioner but deferred the imposition of penalty. The Court held that penalty cannot be levied without a show cause notice, directing the R.T.O. to issue one and allow the matter to be decided thereafter.
What did the court decide?
The opposite party is directed to accept the M.V. Tax and ask the Petitioner for a show cause notice regarding the penalty.