Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 09 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Ajay Rout, represented by counsel N. Lenka.
- Opposite Parties: State of Odisha and others, represented by Additional Standing Counsel Mrs. U. Padhi.
- The petition challenges a compounding fee notice issued by the Mining Officer, Jagatsinghpur, demanding Rs.4,06,469 for alleged illegal transportation of sand using vehicle registration OD-05-CA-1599.
- The court examined the notice and the petitioner's contentions.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of, granting the authorities liberty to proceed in accordance with law regarding the vehicle.
- As an interim measure, the petitioner may have the vehicle released if he deposits Rs.50,000 in cash and provides property security for the balance of the demanded amount within 15 days from the order, together with a certified copy of the order and the writ petition.
- An urgent certified copy of the order shall be issued on proper application.
Topics: Legal Enforcement, Mining Regulation