No Provisional Release of Vehicle/Goods Under Art. 226 Once Confiscation Order is Passed

Shaji George Vs State Tax Officer (Enforcement) (Kerala High Court) Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition seeking the provisional release of two tanker lorries detained for transporting goods without proper documentation. The ruling, in the case of Shaji George Vs State Tax Officer (Enforcement), upholds the confiscation orders issued by tax authorities, directing the petitioners to pursue statutory remedies instead of seeking relief under Article 226. The case involves two tanker lorries, KA-41/B-6559 and KA-11/C-2468, owned by the second respondent and used by the first petitioner, Shaj...