Orissa HC Allows Time to Clear Motor Vehicle Tax

Sunil Kumar Dehury Vs State Transport Authority (Orissa High Court) The Orissa High Court has provided a vehicle owner, Sunil Kumar Dehury, with a temporary resolution regarding his outstanding motor vehicle tax dues. The petitioner had filed a writ petition challenging the levy of Motor Vehicle Tax and an additional tax for the period from July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The core of the petitioner’s grievance was that these tax arrears and associated penalties were uploaded to the Transport Department’s web portal without any prior demand notice or opportunity for a response. During ...