2009 (4) TMI 856 - HC - VAT and Sales Tax

Summary

The High Court of Karnataka, in a 2009 judgment, addressed a writ petition filed by a dealer assessed under the Karnataka Value Added Tax Act. The petitioner appealed an assessment order to the Joint Commissioner of Commercial Taxes. The Commissioner of Commercial Taxes issued Circular No. 12 of 2008-09, highlighting concerns about dealers producing statutory forms such as C, F, E, and H for the first time during appeals, often leading to claims based on fake or forged documents. The petitioner challenged the circular, arguing that it interfered with the appellate authority's powers. The court noted that the circular aimed to prevent false claims and did not directly impede the appellate authority's quasi-judicial functions. The petitioner was advised to address concerns with the appellate authority, and the petitions were dismissed.