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Case Details
Case ID 0ab1a69c-4942-407e-9505-f2295dc95fa0
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Case Number CIVIL APPEAL NO.1032 OF 2018
Decision Date
Hearing Date Feb 14, 2023
Decision Not available
Summary This case involves the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressing a civil appeal concerning the interpretation of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, specifically Section 47. The court examined the arguments presented by the petitioner's counsel, Mrs. Asma Hamid, and the respondent's counsel, Mr. Ghulam Rasool Mangi, who appeared via video-link from Karachi. The legal implications of the Sales Tax Act and its enforcement on large taxpayers were central to the case. The decision of the court is anticipated to have significant ramifications for tax compliance and enforcement in the region, impacting businesses and the revenue collection framework. The judges, led by Mr. Justice Umar Ata Bandial, deliberated on the matter, taking into account the legal precedents and the broader economic implications of the ruling. This appeal highlights the ongoing challenges in tax legislation and its practical application in Pakistan, making it a noteworthy case for legal practitioners and businesses alike.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Commissioner Inland Revenue Zone-IV, Large Taxpayer Unit, Karachi, M/s Al-Abid Silk Mills Ltd.
Judges Mr. Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Mrs. Justice Ayesha A. Malik, Mr. Justice Athar Minallah
Lawyers Mrs. Asma Hamid, ASC, Mr. Ghulam Rasool Mangi, ASC/AOR
Petitioners Commissioner Inland Revenue Zone-IV, Large Taxpayer Unit, Karachi
Respondents M/s Al-Abid Silk Mills Ltd.
Citations 2023 SLD 6704
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Sales Tax Act, 1990
Sections 47