2010 (7) TMI 525 - HC - Service Tax

Constitutional validity of section 65(30a)with section 65(105)(zzp) and section 65(105)(zzzh) with section 66 - Issue notice to the Attorney General of India along with Respondent - Until the next date of hearing, no coercive steps shall be taken against the Petitioner for the recovery of service tax in relation to the provision - Hence,assessments may proceed in accordance with law.

Summary

The High Court of Bombay issued an order to consider the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the Finance Act, 1994 as amended in 2010. Notice was issued to the Attorney General of India and respondents, with a returnable date of 3-8-2010. No coercive steps for recovery of service tax were allowed until the next hearing, but assessments could proceed. The case was to be heard along with another writ petition.