Nityananda Das v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court writ petition disposed at admission; arrear Motor Vehicles (M.V.) tax acceptance directed for vehicle OD-01-AU-8456 Goods HGV within four weeks; penalties challengeable by appeal before Appellate Authority within six weeks; permit and fitness certificate issuance to be considered after payment of tax dues; petitioner Nityananda Das; opposite parties State of Odisha; judge B.P. Routray; order dated 17.02.2026.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed at admission with directions: Opposite Party No.2 to accept arrear M.V. tax for vehicle OD-01-AU-8456 if paid within four weeks; appeal against penalties, if filed within six weeks, to be proceeded with by the Appellate Authority in accordance with law; permit and fitness certificate to be considered in accordance with law after payment of arrears. ¶17