The Case:
I had submitted an application on 06 February 2008 to the RTO Mumbai (West) for refund of proportionate life time tax paid by me in respect of Maruthi Van bearing registration No.MH O2 KA6991 as I had shifted the vehicle to Karnataka on my retirement from the Services of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mumbai on 31 December 2007. The Life Time Tax was paid for the period from May 2001 to July 2012. I had again paid Life Time Tax of Rs.5280/- to Government of Karnataka covering the period from January 2008 to July 2012. Therefore, I had requested for refund of the proportionate Tax for unutilized period from January 2008 to July 2012. As per my estimation GoM will have to refund around Rs.3000/-.I have been pursuing with GoM at various level for getting the refund since last two years. The letters sent by me is given in the Annexre in chronological order. I have incurred Rs.287/- as expenditure on postage alone so far. Except my refund application which I had submitted in person, GoM has neither replied to nor acknowledged receipt of my letters. As a citizen of this democratic country, am I not entitled for suitable reply from GoM if not refund of the amount?
I Request your intevention to get the refund.
DETAILS OF CORRESPONDENCE ON REFUND OF ROAD TAX
Sl.No. Date of Letter Submitted To Copy To Subject matter
1 06/02/2008 The RTO Mumbai West – Life Time Tax-MH02KA6991-Refund of Tax-Application submitted in person and inwarded at 2560 dated 06/02/2008
2 04/06/2008 do – I Reminder sent by Professional Courier on 05/06/2008. Amount spent Rs.20/- No.181120
3 13/09/2008 do – II Reminder sent by Speed Post. Amount Rs.25/-SPEE326268265IN
4 Nov-Dec 2008 The Commissioner Transport The RTO Mumbai west III Reminder to the RTO. Sent by Ordinary Post. Rs.10-
5 04/04/2009 The RTO Mumbai West The Commissioner Transport IV Reminder Spent by speed post. Total Cost Rs.50/-
Speed Post NOs.SPEE326238904IN and SPEE326238918IN
6 25/08/2009 The Chief Secretary GoM The RTO Mumbai west V Reminder to The RTO. Sent by Speed post to the CS
NO.SPEK325709350IN Total Cost Rs.30/-
7 11/11/2009 The RTO Mumbai West The Commissioner Transport and The Chief Secretary GoM VI Reminder seeking information on action taken on my application for refund of Tax sought under RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT. Sent by Registered Post to the RTO and endorsements by Ordinary Post. NO 4600 dated 11/11/2008. Total Cost Rs.32/-
8 13/01/2010 The Section Officer/ Avar Sachiv
Karyasan Parivahan-4
Home Department
7th floor
Mantralay
The RTO, Mumbai West VII Reminder. Appeal sent to Information Officer appointed under RTI Act as there was no response for the RTO, Mumbai West. Both sent by Register post bearing No.4670 and 4671. Total Cost Rs.44/-
9 22/02/2010 The Honourable Chief Minister of Maharshtra Sent by e mail seeking his intervention in the matter
10 25/02/2010 The Commissioner Transport The RTO, Mumbai West VIII Reminder to the RTO Mumbai west and the second letter to the Commissioner of Transport sent with photo copy of application dated 06/02/2008 with enclosure plus copy of the RC Book issued by ARTO Sagar confirming payment of Road Tax in Karnataka requesting kind intervention of the Commissioner in the matter. I had also enclosed a copy of the e mail sent on 24/12/2009 to shri Kapoor, Transport Commissioner. Sent by Registered Post bearing No.4736 and 4737. Total Cost Rs.54/-
11 13/04/2010 Chief Minister Sent by registered post No.4791 dated 15/04/2010. Cost Rs.22/-
TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT TILL DATE Rs.287/-