Orissa HC Orders Vehicle Release on Motor Vehicle Tax Payment

Mita Parida Vs RTO (Orissa High Court) In the case of Mita Parida Vs RTO, the Orissa High Court addressed a petition regarding the release of a vehicle seized for non-payment of motor vehicle (MV) tax and related offenses. The petitioner, claiming ownership of the truck in question, sought a directive for its release from the Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Dhenkanal. The petitioner expressed willingness to pay 50% of the fine along with the outstanding MV tax and sought permission to file a show cause reply under Section 13(2) of the Odisha Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1975, regarding the p...