2015 (8) TMI 965 - HC - VAT and Sales Tax

Applicability of Act Imposition of Penalty Case of petitioner is that in spite of fact that transaction between Petitioner and 4th respondent, is covered by CST Act, 4th respondent deducted tax due under Kerala Value added Tax Act from their bills Petitioner sought for clarification however while orders are awaited, petitioner apprehended that 4th respondent would deposit tax deducted to Commercial Taxes Department Held that - Taking note of pendency of clarification sought, court directed designated authority to pass orders on Ext.P6 Meanwhile, interim order directing 4th respondent not to deposit tax deducted from petitioner will continue Petition Disposed of.

Summary

The petitioner, a dealer registered under the Karnataka Value Added Tax Act, filed a writ petition stating that the 4th respondent deducted tax under the Kerala Value Added Tax Act from their bills despite the transaction being covered by the CST Act. The High Court directed the designated authority to pass orders on the petitioner's clarification within 4 weeks, maintaining the interim order preventing the 4th respondent from depositing the deducted tax.