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John Oakey And Mohan Limited Vs Commissioner Commercial Taxes U.P. (Allahabad High Court)
Introduction: The case of John Oakey And Mohan Limited vs. Commissioner Commercial Taxes U.P. before the Allahabad High Court addressed the applicability of the doctrine of finality in tax matters, emphasizing its importance in maintaining consistency in decisions.
Detailed Analysis: The revision petition presented several questions of law regarding the levy of entry tax on craft paper purchased by the petitioner. Notably, the Tribunal had previously ruled in favor of the petitioner for the assessment year 2010-11, a decision upheld by the High Court.
The High Court highlighted that while the principles of res judicata may not directly apply to taxation matters across different assessment years, the doctrine of finality plays a crucial role. It cited the precedent set by the Supreme Court, emphasizing that unless there is a significant change in facts or law, authorities cannot deviate from previous decisions.
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