P. B. BAJANTHRI, S. B. PD. SINGH
Sharad Navnath Gange – Appellant
Versus
State of Bihar – Respondent
S. B. Pd. Singh, J. – Heard the parties.
2. The present writ petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking following reliefs: –
“(i) For issuance of a writ in the nature of Certiorari for quashing the order dated 20.02.2023 passed in Excise Confiscation Case No. 04/2023 issued under the signature of Respondent No. 5 whereby and where under the truck (container) of the Petitioner bearing Registration No. MH-04JU-0423 was confiscated and a recommendation has been made to Sub Divisional Officer, Mahua for initiating the process of auction without the compliance of the doctrine of principles of natural justice which is inextricable and inseparable part of any punitive and harsh action causing loss of property and livelihood of the Petitioner.
(ii) For directing the Respondents to release the truck (container) of the Petitioner bearing Registration No. MH-04JU-0423 if not auctioned as yet or pay the adequate compensation with interest since the order of confiscation dated 20.02.2023 that has been passed in flagrant violation of the Principles of Natural Justice without serving any notice to the Petitioner.
(iii) For any other relief/ reliefs if the Petitioner found entitled in the fact
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