2001 (9) TMI 1109 - HC - VAT and Sales Tax

Summary

The Gujarat High Court ruled in a petition challenging coercive recovery of sales tax dues by authorities during the pendency of a reference under the Sick Industrial Companies Act, 1985. The court directed authorities not to recover sales tax dues of the petitioner company until June 30, 2001, except under BIFR scheme or with prior approval. The petition was partly allowed, quashing the impugned notices and instructing the petitioner to update authorities on BIFR proceedings. The court also ordered issuance of specific forms to the petitioner in compliance with the decision.