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Andhra Pradesh Forest Act

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Andhra Pradesh Forest Act Section 44(3) | Bank Guarantee Must Be Proportional to Actual Value of Seized Vehicle, Not Arbitrary Assessment : Andhra Pradesh HC
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|Andhra Pradesh High Court

Andhra Pradesh Forest Act Section 44(3) | Bank Guarantee Must Be Proportional to Actual Value of Seized Vehicle, Not Arbitrary Assessment : Andhra Pradesh HC

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that demanding a bank guarantee of Rs. 5.5 lakh for a Rs. 1.5 lakh tractor under the Andhra Pradesh Forest Act violates the principle of proportionality. It directed the release of the vehicle on third-party security of Rs. 2 lakh, setting a precedent that state authorities cannot impose excessive financial conditions unrelated to asset value in forest-related seizures, protecting landowners and farmers from coercive administrative overreach.

Section 44(3) AP Forest Act | Interim Custody of Seized Vehicles Must Be Decided Within One Week to Prevent Irreparable Damage : AP HC
Case Law Analysis
|Andhra Pradesh High Court

Section 44(3) AP Forest Act | Interim Custody of Seized Vehicles Must Be Decided Within One Week to Prevent Irreparable Damage : AP HC

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that forest authorities must decide interim custody applications for seized vehicles under Section 44(3) of the AP Forest Act within one week, emphasizing that prolonged exposure to elements violates due process and Article 21 rights. The court underscored that undue delay in such decisions causes irreparable harm to vehicle owners, setting a strict timeline for procedural fairness.

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