Shahul Hameed Vs Joint Regional Transport Officer (Kerala High Court)
Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court addressed a petition filed by an individual seeking permission to pay their road tax liability in instalments. The petitioner, in this case, requested the court’s consideration to discharge the tax liability for their stage carriage (registration number KL-54-E-2642) for the period spanning from April 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. The judgment offers insights into the court’s decision to allow the petitioner to pay the road tax liability in multiple instalments.
Detailed Analysis:
1. Background of the Case: The petitioner approached the Kerala High Court with a specific request. They sought permission to make staggered payments to settle their road tax liability for the stage carriage, bearing registration number KL-54-E-2642. The tax liability in question amounted to approximately Rs. 1,85,000.
2. Limited Prayer: The petitioner’s plea was straightforward – the ability to discharge the tax liability for the mentioned period in instalments. Given the specific nature of the request, the court deliberated on whether this could be permitted.
3. Court’s Decision: In light of the petitioner’s request, the Kerala High Court granted permission to pay the road tax liability in three instalments. The court delineated the following schedule:
