| Case ID |
03f4d3b2-5de6-48c3-bd20-0e36f32fbc01 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
S.T.A. No.751/LB of 2003 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 15, 2007 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 04, 2007 |
| Decision |
The appeal was accepted by the Appellate Tribunal, setting aside the impugned order and ruling that the appellant was not liable to pay the adjudged amount. The Tribunal found that the bank credit slip constituted a valid banking instrument as per the provisions of section 73 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990. The earlier findings of the adjudicating officer were deemed incorrect due to improper interpretation of the law. The decision emphasized that compliance with the banking channel requirements was met through the use of bank credit slips for payments exceeding Rs. 50,000, contrary to the earlier ruling which imposed a significant tax liability on the appellant. |
| Summary |
In the significant case of S.T.A. No.751/LB of 2003, the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue addressed the critical issue of compliance with section 73 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990. The case revolved around the interpretation of what constitutes a valid banking instrument for payments exceeding Rs.50,000. The appellant argued that depositing cash via bank credit slips directly into the seller's account satisfied the legal requirements, while the tax authorities contended that such deposits did not comply with the mandatory provisions of the law. The Tribunal ultimately sided with the appellant, highlighting the necessity of a nuanced understanding of banking instruments in tax law. This ruling not only clarified the applicability of banking instruments but also underscored the importance of proper legal interpretation in tax adjudications, making it a pivotal reference for future cases concerning payment compliance under the Sales Tax Act. Keywords such as 'Sales Tax compliance', 'bank credit slip validity', 'tax law interpretation', and 'appellate tribunal decisions' are essential for understanding the broader implications of this case. |
| Court |
Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue
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| Entities Involved |
Messrs Rafan Maiz products
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| Judges |
SYED KAZIM RAZA SHAMSI, MEMBER (JUDICIAL),
HAFIZ MUHAMMAD ANEES, MEMBER (TECHNICAL),
SAEED AKHTAR, MEMBER (TECHNICAL)
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| Lawyers |
Mian Ashiq Hussain for Appellant,
Muhammad Akmal, Auditor for Respondent
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
Not available
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| Citations |
2009 SLD 72,
2009 PTD 399,
(2008) 98 TAX 288
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Sales Tax Act, 1990,
Stamp Act, 1899
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| Sections |
73,
2(14)
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