UNION OF INDIA versus PALIWAL ELECTRICALS (P) LTD. AND ANR.

UNION OF INDIA versus PALIWAL ELECTRICALS (P) LTD. AND ANR.

Para 7 of the Exemption Notification No. 175 of 1986, as amended, is not violative of Article 14. The exclusion of benefit to small manufacturers who affix the brand name of ineligible persons is reasonable, consistent with and promotes the object of the notification, and serves legitimate public interest. The challenge to such economic classifications carries a heavy burden, not satisfied here.

Parties
Appellant: Union of India; Respondent: Paliwal Electricals (P) Ltd.; Respondent: Another (not named)
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
25 March 1996
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Allahabad High Court Decision
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Excise Duty, Exemption Notification, Small Scale Industries, Article 14 of the Constitution of India
Taxation Law Excise Duty Exemption Notification Small Scale Industries Article 14 of the Constitution of India

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Parties

Union of India

Appellant

Paliwal Electricals (P) Ltd.

Respondent

Another (not named)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Allahabad High Court Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Para 7 of the Exemption Notification No. 175 of 1986, which denies exemption to small manufacturers affixing the brand-name of ineligible persons, is violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India.

Ratio Decidendi

Para 7 of the Exemption Notification No. 175 of 1986, as amended, is not violative of Article 14. The exclusion of benefit to small manufacturers who affix the brand name of ineligible persons is reasonable, consistent with and promotes the object of the notification, and serves legitimate public interest. The challenge to such economic classifications carries a heavy burden, not satisfied here.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Judgment of the Allahabad High Court striking down Para 7 of Notification No. 175 of 1986 is set aside.
  • No order as to costs.