2018 (5) TMI 1608 - HC - VAT and Sales Tax

Stay application - proceedings have already been initiated for realisation of the amounts covered by the order impugned in the appeal - Held that - the writ petition is disposed of directing the appellate authority to consider and pass orders on the application for stay preferred by the petitioner in the appeal, within one month from the date of receipt of a copy of the judgment.

Summary

The petitioner challenged an assessment order under the Kerala Value Added Tax Act and filed an appeal with an application for stay. The High Court directed the appellate authority to decide on the stay application within one month to defer further proceedings for realization of the amounts covered by the order.