M/S. TECHNOGLOBE versus STATE OF TAMIL NADU & ORS.

M/S. TECHNOGLOBE versus STATE OF TAMIL NADU & ORS.

Authorities below failed to examine scope and effect of G.O.M. No. 169 (Notification dated 27th June 1994); since notification defers sales tax for 'Film City Project' for five years, matter remanded to Tribunal for fresh consideration in light of notification.

Parties
Appellant: MIS. TECHNOGLOBE; Respondent: STATE OF TAMIL NADU; Respondent: Tamil Nadu Film Development Corporation
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
16 November 2010
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed; High Court judgment set aside; matter remanded to Tribunal.
Legal Topics
Government Notifications, Tax Deferment, Exemption Certificates, Liability of Dealer
Taxation Sales Tax Government Notifications Tax Deferment Exemption Certificates Liability of Dealer

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Parties

MIS. TECHNOGLOBE

Appellant

STATE OF TAMIL NADU

Respondent

Tamil Nadu Film Development Corporation

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether G.O.M. No. 169 dated 27th June 1994 entitles the appellant to sales tax deferment on sales to the Corporation for assessment years 1994-95 and 1995-96
  2. 2 Whether sales tax liability is on appellant-dealer or purchaser-Corporation
  3. 3 Whether the Tribunal and High Court erred in not considering the scope and effect of the notification

Ratio Decidendi

Authorities below failed to examine scope and effect of G.O.M. No. 169 (Notification dated 27th June 1994); since notification defers sales tax for 'Film City Project' for five years, matter remanded to Tribunal for fresh consideration in light of notification.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; High Court judgment set aside; matter remanded to Tribunal.

Orders

  • Matter remanded to Tribunal for fresh consideration in light of notification dated 27th June 1994.
  • Parties to bear respective costs.