Bombay HC Allows Writ Petition on VAT Amnesty Review

Starlight System Private Limited Vs Union of India and ors. (Bombay High Court) The petitioner is a developer. It paid VAT on sale of flats. However, there was dispute about the deductions claimed by it. A demand of VAT under the Maharashta Value Added Tax was created. It was contested in appeal. In the mean while, the Maharashtra Settlement of Arrears (Amnesty scheme) was introduced. It applied under the scheme and relief was granted. However, it was reviewed, by order, by the Deputy Commissioner stating that the benefit would not be available. Such order was challenged in writ petition. The ...