[Letter to Regional Transport Officer]

Summary

In this letter dated March 17, 1976, S. V. Raju responds to a notice from the Regional Transport Officer concerning arrears of tax on vehicles MRG 2183 and MRG 2185. He explains that the vehicles apparently refer to a jeep registered in his name while he was Executive Secretary of the Swatantra Party, but recalls that it was sold in late 1971 or early 1972 and has not been in his ownership or possession since then.

Key points

• Raju acknowledges receipt of a tax-arrears notice dated March 13, 1976.
• The notice concerns vehicles bearing registration numbers MRG 2183 and MRG 2185.
• He states that the vehicle was registered in his name during his tenure as Executive Secretary of the Swatantra Party.
• He recalls that the jeep was sold in late 1971 or early 1972.
• He denies subsequent ownership or possession of the vehicle.
• He seeks records from V. P. Bhatia, then Executive Secretary of the Swatantra Party, to identify the purchaser and provide the details to the transport authorities.