Dismissed

M/S.N.P.Raja, v. the State of Tamil Nadu Rep.

Madras HC15 Apr 2021WP(MD)/6262/2008

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What is this about?

This single-paragraph order dismisses a writ petition filed by M/s. N.P. Raja to quash an order relating to ROC and Entry Tax. The court dismissed the matter relying on settled law from a 2019 order in V.Krishnamurthy distinguishing the applicability of the Entry Tax on imported vehicles, aligning with the Supreme Court's view in Fr. William Fernandez.

What did the court decide?

The Writ Petition was dismissed; no costs.

M/S.N.P.Raja, Vs the State of Tamil Nadu Rep. — Cheque Dishonour | Madras HC (2021)

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W.P.(MD)No.6262 of 2008

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.04.2021 CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU W.P.(MD)No.6262 of 2008

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and MP(MD) No.1 of 2008

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M/s.N.P.Raja, 73-H/2-B, Polepettai, Tuticorin – 628 002.

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Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The State of Tamilnadu, Represented by its Secretary to Government, Department of Commercial Taxes and Registration, Fort St.George, Chennai – 9.

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2.The Commercial Tax Officer – III, Tuticorin. Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records in ROC.No.A4/633/2008, TIN No.33715921551/06-07 dated 20.06.2008, on the file of the second respondent and quash the same as illegal, arbitrary and against law.

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For Petiti oner : Mr.S.Karunakar

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For Respondents : Mrs.J.Padmavathi Devi Special Government Pleader

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O R D E R

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The instant Writ Petition has been filed to quash the impugned order in ROC.No.A4/633/2008, TIN No.33715921551/06-07 dated 20.06.2008, on the file of the second respondent.

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2.When the matter is taken up today, the learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the issues in the present Writ Petition are settled by a detailed order, dated 29.01.2019 in the case of V.Krishnamurthy Vs.State of Tamil Nadu, passed in a batch of Writ Petitions in W.P.(MD) No.32710 of 2005 etc., In the said order, all the Writ Petitions were dismissed following the dictum laid down by the Honourable Supreme Court in the case of State of Kerala and others Vs.Fr.William Fernandez reported in 2017 SCC Online SC 1291, holding that the petitioners are liable to pay entry tax on imported vehicles brought into the State of Tamil Nadu for use or for sale.

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W.P.(MD)No.6262 of 2008

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3.Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed. N o costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.

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Assistant Registrar ()

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// True Copy //

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Note:

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In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

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1.The Secretary to Government, Department of Commercial Taxes and Registration, Fort St.George, Chennai – 9.

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2.The Commercial Tax Officer – III, Tuticorin.

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+1 CC to M/s.S.KARUNAKAR, Advocate ( SR-15872[F] dated 15/04/2021 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-16035[F] dated 16/04/2021 )

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Order made in W.P.(MD)No.6262 of 2008 and MP(MD) No.1 of 2008

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Dated 15.04.2021

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GS(21.04.2021) 2P 5C

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