Manoranjan Sahu v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court (Cuttack), B.P. Routray, J., 22.05.2026, WP(C) No.15416 of 2026, Manoranjan Sahu v. State of Odisha and Others. Writ petition disposed of against a demand notice by the Deputy Director of Mines, Cuttack Circle (Annexure-2) for compounding fee of Rs.4,03,330/- for illegal transportation of sand in Truck OD-19-AC-3844. Interim release of the vehicle granted on deposit of Rs.50,000/- cash plus property security for the balance within 15 days, subject to final decision by the authority; authorities given liberty to proceed in accordance with law. No statutes or precedents cited in the judgment body.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the authorities to proceed in accordance with law in respect of Truck No. OD-19-AC-3844; interim release of the vehicle to the petitioner upon deposit of Rs.50,000/- in cash plus property security for the balance of the Rs.4,03,330/- demand (Annexure-2) within 15 days, subject to the authority's final decision.