Lokula Santhosh v. The State Of Telangna

HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE A.RAJASHEKER REDDY WRIT PETITON No. 1557 of 2020 ORDER:

This writ petition is filed challenging the action of 4th respondent in seizing the vehicle of the petitioner i.e. Ashok Leyland bus bearing No.AP 09X 8489, vide vehicle check report No.040476, dt.29.11.2019 Learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner will pay tax of Rs.16,840/- + Compounding Fee of Rs.12,425/- for release of the vehicle; and that the penalty will be paid subject to result of the appeal to be filed by the petitioner.

Admittedly, petitioner has remedy of appeal against imposition of penalty along with compounding fee, within a period of 30 days. In view of the same, the writ petition is disposed of directing the respondent authorities to release the vehicle of the petitioner subject to payment of tax of Rs.16,840 + compounding fee Rs.12,425 and on production of driving licence by the petitioner. It is also open for the petitioner to file appeal challenging the penalty within a period of 30 days. If petitioner fails to file appeal within 30 days it is open for respondents to take action for recovery of penalty amount. No order as to costs.

As a sequel to the disposal of this petition, miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending shall stand closed.

__________________________ A.RAJASHEKER REDDY, J 11.02.2020 tk

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE A.RAJASHEKER REDDY WRIT PETITION No. 1557 of 2020 11.02.2020 tk