2015 (3) TMI 1375 - HC - VAT and Sales Tax

Jurisdiction - power of assessing officer to compound the offence - requirement of petitioner agreeing for compounding - HELD THAT - Without going into the merits of the matter, this Court allows this revision and sets aside the impugned order. The disposal of the Writ Petition is not a bar for the authority concerned to proceed against the petitioner, if so advised.

Summary

The High Court of Madras quashed the order passed by the first respondent in a case where the petitioner raised objections regarding jurisdiction and agreement for compounding. The court allowed the revision and set aside the impugned order without going into the merits of the matter. The authority can still proceed against the petitioner if necessary.