M/S. SWAN MILLS LTD. versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

M/S. SWAN MILLS LTD. versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Since the Tribunal found the appeal was filed within time, it must be treated as pending for KVSS purposes and rejection of the declaration was improper.

Parties
Appellant: Swan Mills Ltd.; Respondents: Union of India and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
26 July 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Decision
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Kar Vivad Samadhan Scheme, Income Tax Appeals, Limitation, Interest on Delayed Payment
Taxation Excise Kar Vivad Samadhan Scheme Income Tax Appeals Limitation Interest on Delayed Payment

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Parties

Swan Mills Ltd.

Appellant

Union of India and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether rejection of KVSS declaration was valid where appeal was pending under law
  2. 2 Whether appellant liable for interest for delayed payment of duty under Central Excise Act after pendency under KVSS

Ratio Decidendi

Since the Tribunal found the appeal was filed within time, it must be treated as pending for KVSS purposes and rejection of the declaration was improper.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Orders of Designated Authority rejecting KVSS declaration quashed
  • High Court order set aside