GOPAL NARAIN versus STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ANR.

GOPAL NARAIN versus STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ANR.

Sections 7, 8, and 128 of the Act together with procedures in Sections 131–136 provide sufficient policy and guidance for classification and taxation in part of a municipality; the taxation imposed is not arbitrary, is based on geographic and amenities distinction, and does not violate Article 14 or 19(1)(f); statutory procedure was not shown to be violated.

Parties
Petitioner: Gopal Narain; Respondent: State of Uttar Pradesh; Respondent: Municipal Board, Bareilly
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
03 September 1963
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition Under Article 32 / Final Judgment
Outcome
petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Equality Before Law, Classification and Taxation, Arbitrary Powers of Local Bodies
Constitutional Law Municipal Law Equality Before Law Classification and Taxation Arbitrary Powers of Local Bodies

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Parties

Gopal Narain

Petitioner

State of Uttar Pradesh

Respondent

Municipal Board, Bareilly

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition Under Article 32 / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Section 128(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1916 authorizing taxation in part of a municipality violates Article 14
  2. 2 Whether the notification imposing taxes in Civil Lines area is discriminatory
  3. 3 Whether Section 131(1)(b) confers arbitrary power violating Article 14

Ratio Decidendi

Sections 7, 8, and 128 of the Act together with procedures in Sections 131–136 provide sufficient policy and guidance for classification and taxation in part of a municipality; the taxation imposed is not arbitrary, is based on geographic and amenities distinction, and does not violate Article 14 or 19(1)(f); statutory procedure was not shown to be violated.

Court Disposition

petition dismissed

Orders

  • Petition dismissed with costs.