| Case ID |
154f0a09-e82d-4973-8f81-62397dc82910 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.R. No. 1860 of 1990 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 05, 2003 |
| Hearing Date |
May 20, 2003 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled on the matter concerning the extension of the territorial limits of the Municipal Corporation Faisalabad. The court found that the Municipal Corporation did not follow the prescribed procedures for the imposition of octroi tax as outlined in the Punjab Local Councils (Taxation) Rules 1980. The court emphasized the need for inviting objections from the affected parties before imposing any tax, as failure to do so deprived taxpayers of their rights. Consequently, the court restored the trial court's decision that favored the petitioners, allowing them to contest the imposition of taxes that were deemed illegal and without jurisdiction. The decision reiterated the importance of adhering to legal procedures in local governance and taxation matters. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the legalities concerning the imposition of octroi tax by the Municipal Corporation Faisalabad after the alteration of its territorial limits under the Punjab Local Government Ordinance, 1979. The petitioners, manufacturers of edible oils, challenged the legality of the tax imposed without proper notification and the invitation of objections, which is a requisite under the Punjab Local Councils (Taxation) Rules, 1980. The Lahore High Court examined several key legal principles, including the rights of taxpayers to contest new tax impositions and the procedural obligations of local councils in extending their boundaries. This ruling is significant as it underscores the necessity for local governments to uphold procedural fairness and transparency in taxation matters, ensuring that taxpayer rights are not infringed upon. The court's decision also aligns with principles of good governance and accountability, making it a landmark case in local government law. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Municipal Corporation Faisalabad,
Faisalabad Oil Refinery (PVT.) LIMITED
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD SAYEED AKHTAR, J.
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Aamer Raza A. Khan,
M/s. Abid Hassan-Minto,
Mr. Fiza Ullah,
Ch. Muhammad Bashir, A.A.G.
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| Petitioners |
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION FAISALABAD through its MAYOR
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| Respondents |
Messrs FAISALABAD OIL REFINERY (PVT.) LIMITED through its CH&F EXECUTIVE,
Ch. Muhammad Khurshid
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| Citations |
2004 SLD 3303,
2004 PLJ 118
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| Other Citations |
PLD 1967 S.C. 241,
PLD 1958 S.C. (Pak.) 430,
PLD 1986 Quetta 148,
PLD 1978 Karachi 449,
PLD 1985 Lahore 545,
PLD 1978 Lahore 263
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Local Government Ordinance, 1979
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| Sections |
6,
6(5)
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