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Excess VAT Retention Violates Articles 14 & 265: Jharkhand HC Directs Refund
Case Law Details
- Case Name
- Castrol India Limited Vs State of Jharkhand (Jharkhand High Court)
- Appeal Number
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- Date of Judgement/Order
- Only available for paid members
- Related Assessment Year
- 2013-14
- Courts
- All High Courts, Jharkhand High Court
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Castrol India Limited Vs State of Jharkhand (Jharkhand High Court)
Jharkhand High Court ruled that the tax department’s failure to refund excess tax deposits after a reassessment violates Articles 14 and 265 of the Constitution. The case involved Castrol India Ltd., which had deposited Rs. 24,00,000 for AY 2014-15 and Rs. 26,00,000 for AY 2013-14 as a condition for obtaining a stay on tax demands. Following a remand by the appellate authority, the final tax liability was significantly reduced, but the excess amount was not refunded despite multiple requests. The company file...
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