RAM PRAKASH PAL Vs. STATE

JUDGEMENT

(1.) WE have heard Shri Rakesh Chandra Tiwari, learned counsel for the petitioner. Shri A.C. Tripathi, learned Standing Counsel appears for the State respondents.

(2.) THIS writ petition is directed against the citation issued by the Tehsildar, Duddhi, District Sonebhadra dated 23.7.2011 for recovery of Rs. 40, 313/- and other dues of the vehicle tax, on the recovery certificate issued under Section 20 of the Motor Vehicle Taxation Act, 1997.

(3.) A supplementary affidavit has been filed by the petitioner annexing therewith a letter dated 27.3.2007 sent to the Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Sonebhadra informing him that the vehicle was repossessed on 20.3.2007, and that after delivery of re-possession letter and that the petitioner did not want to ply the vehicle. He also sent a representation on 10.8.2011, after receipt of citation, stating that the vehicle was repossessed on 20.3.2007, and disputing his liability to pay the tax.