| Case ID |
0afd9b47-a27f-4a5b-bc29-844ac9e2cddf |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 2 of 1960 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 30, 1965 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Sindh High Court ruled that the Central Board of Revenue was not justified in rejecting the appeal of Ghafur Textile Mills Ltd. on the grounds that they had not paid the differential duty pending the appeal. The court clarified that the provisions under section 189 of the Sea Customs Act, 1878, which require the deposit of duty pending appeal, apply only to cases involving offences relating to duties imposed under section 3 of the Central Excise and Salt Act, 1944. Since the appeal was merely questioning the justification of the duty demand, and no offence was involved in this case, the rejection of the appeal by the Central Board of Revenue was deemed erroneous. The court directed the Central Board of Revenue to treat the appeal as still pending and to resolve it on its merits, allowing the petitioners to challenge the initial demand for differential duty effectively. |
| Summary |
In this significant case involving Ghafur Textile Mills Ltd., the Sindh High Court addressed pertinent issues related to the Central Excise Rules, 1944, particularly focusing on sections 213 and 215. The court examined the legality of the Central Board of Revenue's rejection of an appeal based on the non-payment of differential duty. The case highlights the procedural nuances of tax law, emphasizing that the requirement to deposit duty pending appeal is applicable only where offences are involved. This ruling is pivotal for businesses navigating tax liabilities and appeals, ensuring that procedural fairness is upheld in administrative decisions. The case underscores the importance of understanding the specific legal frameworks governing excise duties and the rights of petitioners in challenging unjustified demands. The decision has broader implications for the textile industry and tax compliance, reinforcing the need for clarity and adherence to legal standards by revenue authorities. The ruling is expected to serve as a reference point for future cases where similar issues arise, particularly in the context of administrative law and tax appeals. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Central Board of Revenue,
Ghafur Textile Mills Ltd.
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| Judges |
WAHIDUDDIN AHMED,
H. T. RAYMOND
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| Lawyers |
A. S. Pirzada,
Zahir,
Muzafar Hasan
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| Petitioners |
GHAFUR TEXTILE MILLS LTD.
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| Respondents |
COLLECTOR OF CENTRAL EXCISE and LAND CUSTOMS, KARACHI and others
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| Citations |
1966 SLD 123,
1966 PLD 531
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Central Excise Rules, 1944
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| Sections |
213,
215
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