Revenue Department can release confiscated vehicle against bond & surety

Biju V. T. Vs Senior Enforcement Officer (Kerala High Court)

The Hon’ble Kerala High Court in the case of BIJU V.T v. The Senior Enforcement Officer, Ernakulam and Ors. [WP (C) No. 37521 of 2023 dated November 16, 2023] directed the Revenue Department to release the confiscated vehicle as per its own discretion after bond and surety are furnished by the Assessee.

Facts:

Biju V. T (“the Petitioner”) has filed a writ petition for quashing of order dated November 2, 2023 (“the Impugned Order”) wherein the Petitioner vehicle was seized by the Revenue Department (“the Respondent”) and direct the Respondent to grant interim custody of the vehicle seized by the Revenue Department. Also, the Petitioner is willing to furnish the surety and bond for releasing of vehicle. 

Issue

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