1997 (4) TMI 494 - HC - VAT and Sales Tax

Summary

The Allahabad High Court dismissed two revision petitions by the Commissioner of Trade Tax, holding that no interest was payable on the demand of additional tax under section 22 of the U.P. Trade Tax Act for assessment years 1989-90 and 1988-89. The Tribunal ruled that interest cannot be charged when there is a bona fide dispute about the levy of additional tax. The court agreed with the Tribunal's decision, stating that interest is payable only on tax that was admittedly due, not on additional tax that was disputed. The revision petitions were dismissed.