The petitioner is aggrieved by the demand made with respect to the motor vehicle tax for the period starting from 01.01.2006 for the vehicle owned by him. The petitioner only seeks an instalment facility. Considering the facts of the case and the alleged impecunious circumstances of the petitioner, the writ petition is disposed of on the following terms. (i). The respondents shall issue a statement showing the amounts due as on 15.06.2014.
(ii). The respondents shall grant ten monthly instalments for the payment of the balance dues, starting from 28.06.2014.
(iii). All proceedings pursuant to Ext.P2 shall be kept in abeyance on condition that the remittances as per this order are made without WP(C).13500/14 2 any default.
(iv) On the petitioner making two consecutive defaults, the recovery proceedings initiated shall revive and continue.
(v). On the tenth instalment being satisfied, the respondents shall issue a statement of the interest accrued from 15.06.2014 which shall be satisfied by the petitioner on the 28th of the succeeding month.
(vi). On the petitioner satisfying the entire arrears, the recovery proceedings shall be unenforceable.
Writ Petition is disposed of as above, making it clear that the respondents will be free to proceed with the recovery if the above conditions are not complied with.
Sd/- K.VINOD CHANDRAN, Judge Mrcs