[Letter to Mr A P Sinha]

Summary

This single-page letter, dated 29 April 1987 and signed by M. R. Masani, asks Bombay Collector A. P. Sinha to close a dispute concerning a jeep and an alleged motor-vehicle-tax liability. Masani forwards corroborating information from V. P. Bhatia of the Bharatiya Lok Dal and from Vina Mody, widow of the late Member of Parliament Piloo Mody, who recalls that the jeep was with them for several years and that motor vehicle tax was paid in Bombay during that period.

Key points

• Masani writes to A. P. Sinha on 29 April 1987 regarding an unresolved jeep-related administrative dispute.
• The letter refers to correspondence from V. P. Bhatia of the Bharatiya Lok Dal.
• Vina Mody is cited as corroborating that the jeep was with her and Piloo Mody for several years.
• Mody reportedly recalls that motor vehicle tax was paid in Bombay for a number of years.
• Because the jeep’s current whereabouts cannot be traced, Masani argues that the Bombay Regional Transport Office may be pursuing the wrong party.
• Masani states that, absent contrary information, he will regard the matter as closed.