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2017 (1) TMI 638 - HC - VAT and Sales TaxEvasion of tax - central sale - section 6(2) of the Act - constructive delivery of the goods - goods lying with transporter for 41 to 80 days, percepted by respondent that the petitioner were searching for the buyer of goods and intended to evade duty - circular 97-98/13 dt 16.9.1997 - Held that - when the Commissioner was not justified in stipulating the time frame then the very basis goes out - the authorities were not justified in holding that the goods were lying with the transporter for 41 days to 81 days is well reasoned on behalf of the assessee. Benefit of exemption u/s 6(2) cannot be denied to petitioner - petition allowed - decided in favor of petitioner.
Issues:
Challenge to order of Rajasthan Tax Board dismissing petitioner's appeals. Analysis: 1. The petitions challenged the Rajasthan Tax Board's order dismissing petitioner's appeals. 2. A survey revealed the petitioner's business activities involving inter State trade and commerce. 3. The Assessing Officer found discrepancies in the timing of goods transfer and tax payments by the petitioner. 4. The AO relied on Circulars by the Commissioner to impose tax, surcharge, and penalty. 5. The matter was remanded by the Dy. Commissioner but the decision remained unchanged. 6. The Dy. Commissioner (Appeals) and Tax Board upheld the tax and penalty imposition. 7. Petitioner contended that authorities' reliance on Circulars was unjustified. 8. The petitioner cited a judgment where similar Circulars were quashed. 9. Respondent argued that constructive delivery had occurred, justifying tax imposition. 10. The judge considered arguments and previous judgments, including the quashing of Circulars. 11. The judge referenced a previous case where Circulars were deemed ultra vires. 12. The judge found the authorities' reliance on the Circulars unjustified. 13. The judge deemed the reasoning for goods being with the transporter reasonable. 14. Consequently, the judge allowed the petition and quashed the Tax Board's orders.
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