2023 (11) TMI 603 - HC - GST

Levy of GST and Service Tax - royalty payable to the Government on mining of minerals - it was held in similar case in M/S SIDDHARTH VERSUS UNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS 2022 (4) TMI 469 - ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT where it was held that In view of the interim orders passed by the coordinate Bench of this Court in M/S A.D. AGRO FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED VERSUS UNION OF INDIA 2021 (12) TMI 656 - ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT , it is found that the petitioner has made out a case for interim relief. Since the same issue is engaging the attention of this Court in the case noted above, the petitioner deserves to be treated similarly. Interim Relief / Stay granted.

Summary

The High Court of Allahabad heard a case involving service tax on royalty. The petitioner was represented by Akshay Gupta, while the respondents were represented by Amit Mahajan and Anant Tiwari. The court directed all respondents to file counter affidavits within four weeks, with the petitioner allowed two weeks to file a rejoinder affidavit. The impugned order demanding service tax on royalty was stayed until further orders. The case was to be connected with another related case for hearing.