Orissa HC permits MV tax payment and appeals for penalties

Kalakar Das Vs State of Odisha and another (Orissa High Court) In a recent judgment by the Orissa High Court, the court provided significant relief to vehicle owners facing penalties due to unintentional delays in paying Motor Vehicle (MV) taxes. The petitioner, Kalakar Das, sought relief from the Orissa High Court regarding penalties imposed for delayed payment of MV tax for a vehicle with Registration No. OD-04-K-6078 (Tipper). The tax was due for the period from July 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. Due to an inadvertent oversight, the petitioner failed to pay the tax on time, leading to the...