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1991 (11) TMI 235 - KERALA HIGH COURT
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... ... ..... e on hand since the purchases by the assessees by transfer of documents of title, assuming letters of authority constitute the documents of title, were made only long after the raw cashewnuts had reached the port, the same must be held to be after the goods crossed the customs frontiers of India. If so, the argument of the counsel that the question as to what does the expression customs frontiers of India in section 5 of the Central Sales Tax Act mean, requires to be decided in the light of the definition contained in section 2(ab) of the Central Sales Tax Act introduced in 1976, is liable to be rejected. The claim of the assessees that the sales in question were sales in the course of import therefore is not sustainable in law. We are fortified in this view by a decision of the Supreme Court in State of Madras v. Davar and Co. 1969 24 STC 481 AIR 1970 SC 165. The tax revision cases accordingly are dismissed but in the circumstances no order as to costs. Petitions dismissed.
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1991 (11) TMI 234 - ORISSA HIGH COURT
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... ... ..... ually been paid by the dealer at the time of effecting purchase thereof. 6.. In view of the aforesaid provisions in the Rules, the dealer was entitled to adjustment in respect of the stock he had on November 19, 1976, the date on which he is deemed to have been registered in respect of the country liquor in question. The learned Standing Counsel for the Sales Tax Department fairly concedes the aforesaid position. In the premises, as aforesaid, we would answer the question posed to the effect that the petitioner must be held to be a dealer dealing in country liquor on November 19, 1976 and in respect of the country liquor which he had on that day and for which he had paid sales tax while purchasing, is entitled to claim adjustment against his liability subject to compliance of formality under the second proviso to rule 36 of the Rules. The Tribunal is directed to act in accordance with our answer to the question posed. S.K. MOHANTY, J.-I agree. Reference answered accordingly.
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1991 (11) TMI 233 - ORISSA HIGH COURT
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... ... ..... the item must take its colour from the specific goods mentioned in the latter part. It is well-known that the specific goods mentioned in the latter part are for usual consumption by persons who can afford for the same, whereas barley is for occasional human consumption irrespective of capacity of persons to afford for the same. Consequently, Robinson s barley in sealed container cannot be considered to be an item of food/beverage so as to be covered by the rule. 3.. In the light of the above discussions, the reference at the instance of the dealer is answered against him and in favour of the Revenue. A. PASAYAT, J.-I agree. Reference answered in the negative.
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1991 (11) TMI 232 - ORISSA HIGH COURT
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... ... ..... o error in coming to the conclusion that the declaration forms had been taken back by the assessee and it had not resubmitted them. That being the position, it did not consider the prayer for acceptance of the declaration forms in its proper perspective. As has been held by this Court in Sahu Trading Co. v. State of Orissa 1983 54 STC 122, in appropriate cases declaration forms can be produced at the appellate stage provided requirements of rule 61 of the Orissa Sales Tax Rules, 1947, are complied with. Since in the instant case the Tribunal did not consider the case in its proper perspective, our answer to the second question is that the Tribunal was not justified in refusing to accept the C declaration forms submitted by the assessee. However, the Tribunal had no occasion to consider correctness of the forms. While hearing the matter under section 24(5), it shall consider whether they are in order, and dispose of the matter in accordance with law. S.K. MOHANTY, J.-I agree.
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1991 (11) TMI 231 - RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT
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... ... ..... the assessment proceedings. I am of the view that the interpretation of the Tribunal is not in accordance with law. The explanation to rule 52 even refers to the proceedings which may be commenced after the date of such order or direction in respect of any order and which may be pending on the date of such order or direction which may have been completed on or before such date and includes also all proceedings under the Act or Rules made thereunder. The explanation is comprehensive enough to confer the power on the authority in whose favour an order under rule 52 has been passed to confer the jurisdiction as an assessing authority even in respect of the matter where the assessment has been completed and an appeal is intended to be filed. Consequently, the revision is accepted and the order of Tribunal is set aside and the Tribunal is directed to hear the appeal of the assessing authority and decide it on merit after due process of law. No order as to costs. Petition allowed.
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1991 (11) TMI 230 - WEST BENGAL TAXATION TRIBUNAL
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... ... ..... ich does not have statutory backing. In other words, it amounts to assumption of certain powers under cover of executive exercise of power, though these do not have the requisite statutory support. The trade circular, which has been issued without jurisdiction, contrary to the express provisions of law and in excess of power conferred by the statute on the Commissioner is, therefore, liable to be quashed. 29.. In the light of the foregoing discussion, we have come to the conclusion that rules 19(1) and 30 of the Bengal Sales Tax Rules, 1941, as introduced by notification dated January 8, 1991, are reasonable and valid. The prayer of the applicants in this regard is, therefore, rejected. But the trade circular dated June 4, 1990, issued by the Commissioner is, however, quashed. 30.. In the result, the application is allowed in part on contest. There will be no order for costs. S.P. DAS GHOSH (Chairman).-I agree. L.N. RAY (Judicial Member).-I agree. Application partly allowed.
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1991 (11) TMI 229 - MADRAS HIGH COURT
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... ... ..... n the present case that question does not arise. We are only concerned with the question whether the assessees having purchased the goods under form XVII declarations, did not utilise the goods as component parts of cycles. We have already held that he did not use the articles purchased as component parts of cycle. In other words the assessees had failed without reasonable cause to make use of the goods for the declared purpose as mentioned in section 45(2)(e) of the Act. We are therefore of the opinion that the Tribunal had fallen into an error in holding that the assessees had sold the dynamo lamps along with the cycles and therefore the question of penalty under section 23 of the Act will not arise. 8.. For what we have stated above we set aside the order of the Tribunal and restore the order of the Deputy Commissioner (appellate authority). The tax revision cases filed by the Revenue are accepted and allowed. There will however be no order as to costs. Petitions allowed.
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1991 (11) TMI 228 - ORISSA HIGH COURT
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... ... ..... ency nature, detailed adjudication is ruled out. No specific procedure or manner of adjudication is prescribed. Compelling reasons therefore, must exist for making a departure from collecting tax on the disclosed figure. It has to be indicated here that neither in rule 94 nor form VI-B, there is any prescription for putting a valuation higher than one disclosed in the way-bill. Where the purchaser/consignee is a registered dealer, ordinarily the value indicated in the way-bill has to be accepted, unless compelling reasons exist. That is because, at the time of assessment the question of under-valuation, if any, can be adjudicated. If, however, the officer-in-charge of the check-post is of the considered view that a departure is warranted, he must record reasons therefor and indicate those to the prescribed person. Adoption of such procedure will be in tune with principles of natural justice. The writ application is disposed of accordingly. No costs. S.K. MOHANTY, J.-I agree.
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1991 (11) TMI 227 - ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT
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... ... ..... rences in treatment must be capable of being reasonably explained in the light of the object for which the particular legislation is undertaken. This must be based on some reasonable distinction between the cases differentially treated. When differential treatment is not reasonably explained and justified the treatment is discriminatory. In view of what is stated above, we hold that sub-section (1-A) of section 4-A of the A.P. Entertainments Tax Act, 1939, in so far as it authorises the levy of a tax of Rs. 50 on every show of any film on television screen exhibited through video cassette recorder in any of the local authorities of the State is held to be unconstitutional, as being violative of articles 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India. Accordingly, clause (iii) of sub-section (1-A) of section 4-A of the A.P. Entertainments Tax Act, 1939, is struck down. The writ petitions are accordingly allowed with costs. Advocate s fee Rs. 200 in each. Writ petitions allowed.
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1991 (11) TMI 226 - ORISSA HIGH COURT
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... ... ..... ard, yet the Tribunal has to apply its judicial mind, and should have itself considered the question. Since that forms the foundation of assessment, the Tribunal has to take into consideration the entire scheme of assessment and the applicability of various provisions. Therefore, even after having declined to interfere in the application under section 24(2) of the Act, we remit the matter back to the Tribunal for rehearing of the appeal so that justice can be done to the parties. If the State is entitled to any revenue, it cannot be deprived therefrom. At the same time, if an assessee is not required to pay an amount as tax, the question of it being required to pay anything beyond its statutory liability shall be against the constitutional mandate as contained in article 265 of the Constitution of India. Annexure 3 to the writ application is quashed. The writ application is accordingly disposed of. No costs. S.K. MOHANTY, J.-I agree. Writ application disposed of accordingly.
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1991 (11) TMI 225 - RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT
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... ... ..... r for examination whether there was separate price for the sale of the commodity with warranty and without warranty or it was one price as contended by Mr. Bapna in all cases and if it is found that the price was one whether the warranty is taken or not, then no benefit can be availed by the assessee. But if the amounts charged are separate for the value of the commodity and the warranty charges and the said payment have not been collected from all the dealers, then the same will not form part of the sale price. With regard to the penalty I am of the opinion that the order of the Deputy Commissioner as upheld by the Sales Tax Tribunal is proper and no penalty can be levied in such a case where entries are existing in the books of account and the matter relate only to the interpretation of the definition of sale price . The penalty has rightly been set aside and the order in this respect is upheld. The revision is partly allowed. No order as to costs. Petition partly allowed.
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1991 (11) TMI 224 - MADRAS HIGH COURT
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... ... ..... cision of the Apex Court, reported in 1977 39 STC 237 (Assistant Sales Tax Officer v. B.C. Kame) or basic principles underlying the case relating to the printer of question papers of educational institutions or court judgments. After a careful consideration of the various judgments referred to by the Tribunal as well as the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case on hand and the essential nature and vital features of the contract in question, we are of the view that supply of a xerox copy manufactured by the use of xerox machine for a price consists of an indivisible contract of sale and consequently the turnover relating to the same was rightly subjected to tax by the assessing authority. The conclusions and findings of the Tribunal do not lay down the correct position of law and consequently, we set aside the order of the Tribunal and restore that of the other authorities below. In the circumstances of the case, however, we make no order as to costs. Petition allowed.
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1991 (11) TMI 223 - SUPREME COURT
Whether the assessee are entitled to a higher rate of development rebate specified in s.33(1) (b) (B) (i)(a) and to relief under s.80 I of the Income-tax Act, 1961?
Whether the assessee are engaged in the manufacture or production of any one or more of the articles or things specified in the relevant Schedule to the Act?
Held that:- Appeal dismissed. The assessee cited a circular of the Board that, under item 2 of the schedule, the higher development rebate would be available to an assessee who manufactured articles from aluminium scrap [vide, circular no.25 D (XIX-16) dated 10th October, 1966]. The High Court, on this basis, answered the question by saying that the assessee before it was also entitled to the higher development rebate though it produced articles only from iron scrap. This does not really answer the real question but, for the reasons we have already given, we agree with the conclusion drawn by the High Court.
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1991 (11) TMI 222 - CEGAT, CHENNAI
Confiscation - Smuggling - Foreign origin - Burden of proof - De-notification ... ... ... ... ..... s did not choose to verify the accounts. Since the accounts produced by the appellant and receipts etc. were not considered by the adjudicating authority and since a finding against the appellant has been given solely on ground of weight discrepancy and since as indicated above the discrepancy in weight is not much and is bound to arise depending upon the machine in which the diamonds are weighed and keeping in mind the fact that the proceedings are penal in nature, I am inclined to hold that the appellants would be entitled to the benefit of doubt arising in the facts and circumstances of the case. In this view of the matter I set aside the order of the Collector in regard to the confiscation of the diamonds in question. In the light of the view I have taken in appreciation of the evidence on facts, I do not consider it necessary to pronounce upon the legal questions argued by the learned Counsel. I, therefore, hold that the appeals would stand allowed for the above reasons.
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1991 (11) TMI 221 - SUPREME COURT
Whether the company had not followed any of the procedures prescribed and the right of the Corporation to deny refund of octroi on non-compliance with any of those provisions in the Rules?
Held that:- Appeal allowed. There is no evidence that any of the articles sold by the company is subject to any price control by the Government or that the company had charged any octroi separately in the bills. Invoices and the other documents of sale to the outside purchasers produced before us do not also show that any octroi was separately charged and collected by the company. It may be mentioned that in the rejoinder filed by the appellant in the writ petition they have specifically denied that they "have recovered the amount paid by them by way of octroi duty from the dealers to whom they had sold the goods or that the dealers in turn have recovered the octroi duty from the customers". In view of this the question of unjust enrichment does not arise.
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1991 (11) TMI 213 - HIGH COURT OF MADRAS
Compromise and arrangement ... ... ... ... ..... dabad Mfg. Co. Ltd., In re 1970 40 Comp Cas 819 (Guj). It is unnecessary to repeat that, to constitute a class, members belonging to the class must form a homogeneous group with commonality of interest and those who have such common interest, thus must be found to constitute one class, whereas those whose interests are in conflict with the interests of such a group have to be treated as a separate class. In the instant case, the requirements of section 391(1) of the Act, in our opinion, have not been fulfilled. The impugned judgment, for the said reason, is fit to be set aside and it is, accordingly, set aside. The case is remitted to the trial court for a rehearing and, if necessary, a further direction for holding of the meeting of different classes of unsecured creditors and their consent in accordance with law. In the result, the appeal is allowed. The impugned judgment is set aside. On the facts and circumstances of the case, however, there shall be no order as to costs.
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1991 (11) TMI 212 - HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Reduction of share capital Application to Tribunal for confirming order, objections by creditors, and settlement of list of objecting creditors, Compromise and arrangement
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1991 (11) TMI 211 - HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT
Court Jurisdiction of, Meetings and proceedings - Annual General Meeting ... ... ... ... ..... ing, it would not be necessary to decide as to whether in fact and in law, there is any breach of the provisions of section 166(2) and even if there is such a breach, whether it has any nullifying effect on the meeting held in the peculiar circumstances and the knowledge and guidance that was obtained by the company at that time. The company was guided by the circular of the Central Government and guided or misguided by the letter of the Senior Superintendent of Post Office, Surat. According to the applicant, the company has conveniently and deliberately misguided itself by approaching the postal authorities at Surat division instead of Surat city. Now that the division between Surat city postal limits and Surat division postal limits is clear, there may not be any confusion or even bona. fide action under some guidance or misguidance. Since this court has no jurisdiction, no final opinion need be expressed by this court. In the result, the application fails and is dismissed.
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1991 (11) TMI 196 - HIGH COURT OF KERALA
General provisions with respect to memorandum and articles - Effect of memorandum and articles, General provisions with respect to memorandum and articles - Effect of memorandum and articles, Shares warrants and entries in register of members, Transfer of Shares Power to refuse registration and appeal against refusal, Oppression and mismanagement
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1991 (11) TMI 195 - SUPREME COURT
Memorandum and articles of association Registration of, Articles of association, Shares Allotment of
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