#Seizure of Vehicle

The Kerala High Court has ruled that municipal authorities cannot demand cash deposits or bank guarantees for the release of seized septage tankers; a valid surety bond of ₹5 lakh is sufficient. This sets a critical precedent for transporters of bio-waste, curbing arbitrary financial demands by local bodies under the guise of regulatory enforcement.

Karnataka High Court rules that vehicle seizure and registration cancellation under the Motor Vehicles Act must be executed only by statutorily authorized officers. Any action by unauthorized personnel, including during pendency of a writ petition, is illegal and liable to be quashed, reinforcing procedural safeguards against administrative overreach.