SC Entry Tax Interim Relief Limited to SLP Petitioners: Orissa HC

Indera Motors Vs Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Orissa High Court) The Orissa High Court addressed a petition filed by Indera Motors challenging a demand for 9% interest on entry tax from the date of filing the return. This demand was issued by the Joint Commissioner of Sales Tax, CT & GST Circle, Rourkela II. The case has a history of litigation concerning the Orissa Entry Tax Act, 1999. Initially, the High Court ruled in favor of the assesses, upholding the Act’s validity. Subsequently, the Supreme Court, in an interim order, directed assessee to pay one-third of the demand, kee...