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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
WP(C) No.6104 of 2026
Ramesh Chandra Behera …. Petitioner Petitioner in person -versus- State of Odisha, represented through its Secretary, Department of Transport and Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. G. Tripathy, AGA Mr. P. Behera, counsel for Transport Authorities
CORAM:
SHRI JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY
ORDER 23.4.2026
Order No.
01.
1. Heard Mr. Ramesh Chandra Behera, the petitioner in person.
2. The petitioner has challenged the two Challans issued under Annexure-1 series, one for violating the speed limit and the second one again for violating speed limit as well as having no driving license (DL).
3. A copy of the DL is appended at Annexure-2 which is seen standing in the name of the petitioner and was valid on the date of issuance of Challans. Accordingly the offence added in respect of Section 183(1)(i) may be considered by the authority for waiver.
4. So far as the challans in respect of violation of speed limit are concerned, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the authority for reduction of the fine amount in terms of Notification of Government of Odisha dated 12th March, 2026. The petitioner is further directed to produce a copy of the DL before the authority.
5. With above observations the writ petition is disposed of.
( B.P. Routray) Judge M.K.Panda