Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Investigation Into Unauthorized Toll Collection By Gram Panchayat, Highlights Statutory Ambiguity Regarding Vehicle Types: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, the legality of toll tax imposition by the Gram Panchayat Hargarh was under scrutiny. The case was presided over by Hon'ble Shri Justice Vishal Dhagat and concerns the M.P. Panchayat Raj Avam Gram Swaraj Adhiniyam, 1993. Background of the Case: The Gram Panchayat Hargarh filed a petition challenging two official communications. The first letter, dated April 13, 2023,…