Jagannath Sarangi v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court writ petition W.P.(C) No.14869 of 2026, judge B.P. Routray, decided 22.05.2026; petitioner Jagannath Sarangi v. State of Odisha & Anr.; disposed at admission stage; directions on acceptance of arrear M.V. tax (motor vehicles tax) for vehicle OD-17Y-7020 payable within four weeks; appeal against penalties to Appellate Authority within six weeks to be handled in accordance with law; permit and fitness certificate to be considered after payment of tax arrears.
What did the court decide?
Direction to Opposite Party No.2 to accept the arrear M.V. tax for vehicle OD-17Y-7020 if paid within four weeks; Appellate Authority to proceed in accordance with law on any appeal challenging the penalties filed within six weeks; permit and fitness certificate to be considered in accordance with law after payment of arrears. ¶17