| Case ID |
36b835d8-e256-410e-9dbe-609d8fb3210a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal No.12-R of 1988 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 08, 1989 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan denied leave to appeal regarding the imposition of a composition fee against the petitioner for the alleged evasion of octroi duties. The court held that the provisions under Rule 192 must be strictly construed, and the necessary conditions for imposing a composition fee were not met in this case. The court emphasized that the imposition of such fees is a penal action and requires adherence to specific mandatory requirements. As the petitioner failed to follow the procedural obligations stipulated in the relevant rules, the demand for the composition fee was annulled, and the leave to appeal was refused. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the imposition of a composition fee for alleged evasion of octroi duties under the West Pakistan Municipal Committees Octroi Rules, 1964. The dispute arose when the petitioner, a lessee, unilaterally sought to discontinue an existing arrangement for octroi payments, leading to a demand for payment from the respondent. The Supreme Court addressed the mandatory nature of the rules governing such impositions, highlighting that strict compliance is necessary for any punitive action to be valid. The ruling underscores the importance of procedural adherence in fiscal matters, particularly regarding local government tax regulations. This case serves as a precedent for similar disputes concerning municipal duties and penalties, illustrating the court's commitment to ensuring fair application of the law and protecting against arbitrary financial penalties. The decision is significant for practitioners in municipal law and advocates working on tax-related cases, reinforcing the necessity of understanding and following established legal frameworks for tax compliance. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH,
ALI HUSSAIN QAZILBASH
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| Lawyers |
Bashir Ahmed Ansari, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ch.Akhtar Ali, Advocate-on-Record,
Aamar Raza A. Khan, Advocate Supreme Court,
Hamic Aslam Qureshi, Advocate-on-Record No. 1
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| Petitioners |
Messrs KHAYAL MUHAMMAD AND SONS
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| Respondents |
3 others,
Messrs PAKISTAN TOBACCO COMPANY LTD.,
JHELUM
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 880,
1989 PLD 444
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Municipal Committees Octroi Rules, 1964
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| Sections |
59-A,
192,
195
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