2015 (2) TMI 1274 - HC - Indian Laws

Levy of House tax - case of petitioner is that the petitioner s institution being a charitable organization is exempted from payment of house tax - Held that - in the absence of the counsel for the respondent, who is not present even though the matter has been taken up in the revised list, we dispose of the matter directing the competent authority to decide the objection of the petitioner by a reasoned and speaking order upon giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner - Till the disposal of the objection, the interim order granted by the Court will continue to operate.

Summary

The petitioner challenged the recovery of house tax, claiming exemption as a charitable organization. The court directed the competent authority to decide on the objection within three months, with the interim order remaining in effect until then.