| Case ID |
30a3e192-9626-4267-81e7-e625abda465b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
STR No. 136 of 2013 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 10, 2019 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 10, 2019 |
| Decision |
In this case, the Lahore High Court was tasked with determining whether compliance with Section 73 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, regarding payment through banking channels, is mandatory or merely directory. The court concluded that adherence to this section is indeed mandatory, as non-compliance results in the inability to claim input tax credits, adjustments, or refunds. The court emphasized the need for strict compliance with the provisions of the law, referencing previous judgments that highlighted the importance of legislative intent and the consequences of non-compliance. Ultimately, the court ruled against the applicant-taxpayer, affirming the decisions of the lower tribunals. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of Section 73 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, which mandates that payments exceeding fifty thousand rupees must be made through banking channels. The Lahore High Court examined whether the requirement is mandatory or directory, ultimately determining that it is mandatory due to the clear consequences of non-compliance, such as the inability to claim input tax credits. The decision reinforced the importance of adhering to statutory provisions and provided clarity on the legal obligations of taxpayers under the Sales Tax Act. The ruling serves as a significant precedent in tax law, emphasizing the necessity for compliance with legislative requirements to ensure the validity of tax-related transactions. This case is essential for legal practitioners, businesses, and policymakers in understanding the implications of tax compliance and the importance of following prescribed legal frameworks. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
M/S STRONGMAN IDEAL FURNITURE,
THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER INLAND REVENUE
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| Judges |
MUZAMIL AKHTAR SHABIR,
MUHAMMAD SAJID MEHMOOD SETHI
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| Lawyers |
Asif Ali,
M.M. Akram,
Usman Khalil,
H.M. Majid Siddiqui,
Qamar-ud-Din Ahmad,
Mian Yusuf Umar,
Ch. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal,
Javed Akhtar,
Shahzad Ahmad Cheema,
Fouziya Bakhsh,
Shahid Sarwar Chahil,
Ch. Muhammad Yasin Zahid
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| Petitioners |
M/S STRONGMAN IDEAL FURNITURE
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| Respondents |
THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER INLAND REVENUE & OTHERS
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| Citations |
2019 SLD 881,
2019 LHC 1464,
2019 PTCL 490,
(2019) 120 TAX 74
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| Other Citations |
2010 PTD (Trib.) 1515,
PLD 1990 Supreme Court 1156,
1992 PTD 570,
2018 SCMR 2039,
2018 CLC 1761,
2018 PTD 1966
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| Laws Involved |
Sales Tax Act, 1990
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| Sections |
3,
7,
31,
32,
47,
73
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