The Karnataka State Cricket Association v. Entertainment Tax Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Karnataka dismissed writ petitions filed under Article 226 challenging orders under the Karnataka Entertainments Tax Act, 1958. The court observed that the impugned orders were appealable under Section 8-B of the Act. Relying on Supreme Court precedent regarding statutory remedies of appeal, the court declined to entertain the writs, permitting the petitioner to file an appeal.
What did the court decide?
Leave granted to file an appeal before the Appellate Authority within two weeks; petitions dismissed.