2018 (3) TMI 597 - HC - VAT and Sales Tax

Validity of assessment order - delay on the part of the appellate authority in deciding 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 - petition disposed off.

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, halting further proceedings for realization of the disputed amounts until then.