Vehicle Seizure Lifted: Owner Must Pay Fine of Rs.3,16,350 by September 15 to Reclaim Registered Conveyance HC ruled on the confiscation of a conveyance (registration No. GJ-06-AV-4708) owned by Respondent No.5. The court directed the release of the vehicle upon ...
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Vehicle Seizure Lifted: Owner Must Pay Fine of Rs.3,16,350 by September 15 to Reclaim Registered Conveyance
HC ruled on the confiscation of a conveyance (registration No. GJ-06-AV-4708) owned by Respondent No.5. The court directed the release of the vehicle upon deposit of Rs.3,16,350 fine by 15th September, 2022, without prejudicing the respondent's rights. The case was adjourned to 30th September, 2022 for further proceedings.
Issues: 1. Impleadment of Respondent No.5 2. Confiscation of conveyance and fine determination 3. Deposit of fine and release of conveyance 4. Next hearing date
Impleadment of Respondent No.5: The judgment begins with the impleadment of Respondent No.5, who is identified as Lataben Ganeshbhai Vinchurkar. The newly joined respondent is the owner of a conveyance bearing registration No. GJ-06-AV-4708, which has been ordered for confiscation in a previous order. The fine in lieu of confiscation is set at Rs.3,16,350. Respondent No.5's advocate expresses that the confiscated conveyance is crucial for the respondent's livelihood, and they are prepared to deposit the fine amount without prejudice to their rights and contentions.
Confiscation of Conveyance and Fine Determination: The judgment details that the conveyance, essential for Respondent No.5's livelihood, was ordered for confiscation in a previous order. The fine amount in lieu of the confiscation is determined to be Rs.3,16,350. Respondent No.5 expresses readiness to deposit this amount while emphasizing that the conveyance is their sole means of livelihood. The advocate for the respondent Authorities acknowledges the readiness of Respondent No.5 to pay the fine and requests the release of the conveyance, subject to the petition's outcome.
Deposit of Fine and Release of Conveyance: Considering the submissions from both sides and the specific circumstances of the case, the court directs Respondent Nos. 3 and 4 to release the conveyance bearing registration No. GJ-06-AV-4708 solely to Respondent No.5 upon the deposit of Rs.3,16,350 by Respondent No.5 before 15th September, 2022. The court clarifies that this deposit should not prejudice the rights and contentions of Respondent No.5 in the ongoing petition.
Next Hearing Date: The judgment concludes by scheduling the next hearing for 30th September, 2022, indicating the continuation of proceedings related to this case.
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