Revenue Department has discretionary powers to release confiscated vehicle after Assessee furnishes bond and surety

Last updated: 09 December 2023

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The Kerala High Court has ruled that the Revenue Department has discretionary powers to release a confiscated vehicle. This decision came after an assessee, Biju V.T., filed a petition seeking the return of his seized vehicle. The court directed the department to consider releasing the vehicle upon the assessee furnishing the required bond and surety, in accordance with the law.

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Kerala High Court

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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.

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WP (C) No. 37521 of 2023 dated November 16, 2023

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Bimal Jain

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