Madras HC Restores Appeal in TNGST Exemption Dispute Over Printed Books

Standard Press (India) (Pvt) Ltd Vs State of Tamil Nadu (Madras High Court) The Madras High Court set aside an ex-parte order passed by the Tamil Nadu Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal against Standard Press (India) (Pvt) Ltd., a registered dealer engaged in printing works. The dispute centers on whether a dealer who opts for compounded tax payment under Section 3-G of the Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax (TNGST) Act, 1959, can still claim exemption on the sale of specific items, such as children’s educational books and printed car manuals, which are otherwise exempt under other statutory provisi...