Sukanta Kumar Mohanty v. R.T.O., Chandikhole

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) NO.898 OF 2022 Sukanta Kumar Mohanty ....

Petitioner Mr.S.Dash, Adv.

-versusR.T.O., Chandikhole ....

Opposite Party Mr.P.Behera, SC

CORAM:

JUSTICE BISWANATH RATH Order No.

ORDER

20.1.2022 01.

1.

This matter is taken up through video conference mode. 2.

Heard learned counsel for the Parties.

3.

Considering the submission of Mr.Behera, learned Standing Counsel for the Transport Department, this Court in disposal of the Writ Petition observes, in the event the Petitioner offers the tax amount involved herein involving the Vehicle bearing Regn. No.OR05F2199 within one week, the same may be accepted and consequential decision on the fitness aspect be also undertaken. If the Petitioner so advised may challenge the penalty aspect in proper forum and in such event the penalty aspect shall be considered keeping in view the decision of this Court taken in W.P.(C) No.33263/2021 on 8.11.2021.

4.

As restrictions due to resurgence of COVID-19 situation are continuing, learned counsel for the Parties may utilize a printout of the order available in the High Court's Website, at par with certified copy, subject to attestation by the concerned Advocate, in the manner prescribed vide Court's Notice No.4587 dated 25th March, 2020, modified by Notice No.4798 dated 15th April, 2021 and Court's Office Order circulated vide Memo Nos.514 and 515 dated 7th January, 2022.

(Biswanath Rath) Judge M.K.Rout