Cause title — parties, addresses and appearances
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018
PETITIONER:
GRACE JEWELERS
REPRESENTED BY THE PROPRIETOR, BIJU M.JOHNY,
AGED 44 YEARS, S/O.ANTONY, RASHMA
VILLA(H),P.O.CHAMMANDOOR, PUNALUR.
BY ADV. SRI.BIJU.P.N.
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE STATE TAX OFFICER
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX(INT) KOLLAM.
2
THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX,
TAX TOWER, KILLIPALAM, KARAMANA
P.O.,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 002.
3
THE SECRETARY, TAXES DEPARTMENT
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA, SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001.
4
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF FINANCE,
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI-110 001.
5
THE DEPUTY THASILDAR (REVENUE RECOVERY),
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY THASILDAR (REVENUE
RECOVERY),COLLECTORATE, KOLLAM-691 001.
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES., ADDL.
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).14199/2018, WP(C).15231/2018,
WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018, WP(C).16026/2018,
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
2
WP(C).16034/2018, WP(C).16196/2018, WP(C).16199/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).16433/2018, WP(C).17434/2018,
WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).19599/2018,
WP(C).20998/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).22196/2018,
WP(C).22400/2018, WP(C).23797/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
3
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY ,THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 14199 of 2018
PETITIONER:
M/S NORINCO PVT LTD.,
KARSHAKA ROAD,COCHIN-682016,REPRESENTED BY IT'S
SENIOR MANAGER MR.GOGI K GEORGE.
BY ADVS.
SMT.K.LATHA
SMT.JESSY MANUEL
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE INTELLIGENCE OFFICER
SQUAD NO.II,MATTANCHERRY AT KARUKUTTY,ERNAKULAM,
682034.
2
THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAXES
TAX TOWER,KILLIPALAM,KARAMANA.P.O,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695002.
3
SECRETARY
TAXES DEPARTMENT,GOVERNMENT OF KERALA,
SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.
4
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,MINISTRY OF
FINANCE,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,NEW DELHI-110001.
5
THE INSPECTING ASST.COMMISSIONER
COMMERCIAL TAXES,KAKKANAD,ERNAKULAM-682030.
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
4
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018,
WP(C).19599/2018, WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018,
WP(C).16433/2018, WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018,
WP(C).16026/2018, WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).16034/2018,
WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
5
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 15231 of 2018
PETITIONER:
ASWIN ASSOCIATES
DOOR NO.13/831,VIKAS ROAD,KARUVELIPADY,
KOCHI-682005,ERNAKULAM DISTRICT,
REPRESENTED BY MR.G.BALAKRISHNA PILLAI-PARTNER &
AUTHORISED SIGNATORY.
BY ADV. SRI.JOSEPH JERARD SAMSON RODRIGUES
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX
VAT SPECIAL CIRCLE(PRODUCE),STATE GOODS & SERVICES
TAX DEPARTMENT,MATTANCHERRY,KOCHI-682002,ERNAKULAM
DISTRICT.
2
THE COMMISSIONER
STATE GOODS & SERVICES TAX DEPARTMENT,TAX
TOWERS,KARAMANA,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695002.
3
THE SECRETARY
TAXES DEPARTMENT,GOVERNMENT OF KERALA,
SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.
4
THE CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,MINISTRY OF
FINANCE,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,NEW DELHI-110001.
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
6
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018,
WP(C).19599/2018, WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018,
WP(C).16433/2018, WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018,
WP(C).16026/2018, WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018,
WP(C).16034/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
7
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 15630 of 2018
PETITIONER:
M/S. PRIZAM PAYMENT SERVICES
LEVEL 3,SILICON TOWERS,23/1 VALACHERY,THAMBARAM
MAIN ROAD,CHENNAI-600100,TAMIL NADU,IT'S
REPRESENTED BY SENIOR MANAGER.
BY ADV. SMT.K.LATHA
RESPONDENTS:
1
INTELLIGENCE OFFICER
SQUAD NO.VIII,COMMERCIAL TAXES,ERNAKULAM.
2
THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAXES
TAX TOWER,KILLIPALAM,KARAMANA.P.O,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695002.
3
SECRETARY,
TAXES DEPARTMENT,GOVERNMENT OF KERALA,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.
4
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,MINISTRY OF FINANCE,
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI-110001.
5
THE INSPECTING ASST.COMMISSIONER
COMMERCIAL TAXES,KAKKANAD,ERNAKULAM-682030.
BY ADVS.
SMT.PREETHA S. NAIR, SC, CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE
AND CUSTOMS
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
8
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018,
WP(C).19599/2018, WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018,
WP(C).16433/2018, WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018,
WP(C).16026/2018, WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018,
WP(C).16034/2018, WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
9
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 15829 of 2018
PETITIONER:
M/S. A & T BUILDERS PVT. LTD.,
EDAPPALLY, ERNAKULAM, KOCHI-24,
REPRESENTED BY ITS DIRECTOR,ZACHARIAH ABRAHAM
BY ADVS.
SRI.HARISANKAR V. MENON
SMT.K.KRISHNA
SMT.MEERA V.MENON
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER(WC),
STATE GOODS & SERVICES TAX DEPARTMENT,
ERNAKULAM- 682 013
2
THE COMMISSIONER
STATE GOODS & SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM- 695 001
3
SECRETARY,
TAXES DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF KERALA,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001
4
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS,
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF FINANCE,
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI- 110 001
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
10
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018,
WP(C).19599/2018, WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018,
WP(C).16433/2018, WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018,
WP(C).16026/2018, WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018,
WP(C).16034/2018, WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
11
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 16026 of 2018
PETITIONER:
ARAMANA GOLD & GOLD DIAMONDS PRIVATE LIMITED,
VII/220, CHETTUVA ROAD, CHAVAKKAD P.O.,
PIN – 680506, REPRESENTED BY ITS DIRECTOR SRI.PAUL
P.M.
BY ADV. SRI.K.S.HARIHARAN NAIR
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE STATE TAX OFFICER
STATE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX DEPARTMENT, CHAVAKKAD,
THRISSUR - 680506
2
THE STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO
GOVERNMENT, TAXES DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695001
3
UNION OF INDIA REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ROOM
NO. 46, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI - 110001
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
ADDL. SOLICITOR GENERAL SRI.K.M. NATRAJ., CGC.,
JAISHANKAR V. NAIR.
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018,
WP(C).19599/2018, WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018,
WP(C).16433/2018, WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018,
WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018, WP(C).16034/2018,
WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
12
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 16034 of 2018
PETITIONER:
M/S. TECPRO INFRA PROJECTS LTD.,(FORMERLY KNOWN AS
BESL INFRA PROJECTS LTD.)
CRAN-91,PONEKKARA ROAD,EDAPPALLY,KOCHI-
682024,ERNAKULAM DISTRICT.
BY ADV. SRI.BEJOY CHERIYAN
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE STATE TAX OFFICER (WORKS CONTRACT),
2ND FLOOR,CLASS TOWER,SGST DEPARTMENT,
OLD RAILWAY STATION ROAD,ERNAKULAM,KOCHI-682018.
2
THE COMMISSIONER
STATE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX DEPARTMENT,TAX
TOWER,KARAMANA.P.O,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695022.
3
STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,TAXES
DEPARTMENT,SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695022.
4
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,MINISTRY OF
FINANCE,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,NEW DELHI-110001.
5
THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,
STATE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX DEPARTMENT,CIVIL
STATION,KAKKANAD,COCHIN-682030.
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
13
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018,
WP(C).19599/2018, WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018,
WP(C).16433/2018, WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018,
WP(C).16026/2018, WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018,
WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
14
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 16196 of 2018
PETITIONER:
SKYLINE FOUNDATIONS & STRUCTURES PVT. LTD.,
T.C.17/203, NACHIKETHAN,
POOJAPPURA,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN-695012,
REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR K.LAVA.
BY ADV. SRI.S.ANIL KUMAR (TRIVANDRUM)
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX
STATE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX, WORKS CONTRACT,TAX
TOWERS, KARAMANA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695002.
2
THE STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO
GOVERNMENT,TAXES DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.
3
UNION OF INDIA
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,
MINISTRY OF FINANCE,ROOM NO.46, NORTH BLOCK, NEW
DELHI-110001.
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
ADDL. SOLICITOR GENERAL SRI.K.M. NATRAJ., CGC.,
JAISHANKAR V. NAIR.,
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
15
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018,
WP(C).19599/2018, WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018,
WP(C).16433/2018, WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16026/2018,
WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018, WP(C).16034/2018,
WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
16
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 16199 of 2018
PETITIONER:
MAVELY JEWELLERY
MAVELI HOUSE, KARAYAMPARAMBU, KARUKUTTY P.O.,
ANGAMALY, ERNAKULAM-683572, REPRESENTED BY ITS
PROPRIETOR SRI.NIXON M.J.
BY ADV. SRI.K.S.HARIHARAN NAIR
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE STATE TAX OFFICER,
STATE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX DEPARTMENT,
ANGAMALY, ERNAKULAM-683572.
2
THE STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO
GOVERNMENT, TAXES DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.
3
UNION OF INDIA
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE, MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ROOM NO.46, NORTH
BLOCK, NEW DELHI-110001.
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
ADDL. SOLICITOR GENERAL SRI.K.M. NATRAJ., CGC.,
JAISHANKAR V. NAIR.,
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
17
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018,
WP(C).19599/2018, WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018,
WP(C).16433/2018, WP(C).16196/2018, WP(C).16026/2018,
WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018, WP(C).16034/2018,
WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
18
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 16227 of 2018
PETITIONER:
N. AYYAPPAN NAIR,
AGED 76 YEARS,
NJARAKKATT HOUSE, GURUVAYUR P.O,
THRISSUR DISTRICT.
BY ADVS.
SRI.HARISANKAR V. MENON
SMT.MEERA V.MENON
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE ASST. COMMISSIONER (ASSESSMENT),
SPECIAL CIRCLE, STATE TAX COMPLEX,
POOTHOLE,THRISSUR - 4.
2
THE COMMISSIONER,
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM- 695 001.
3
SECRETARY,
TAXES DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.
4
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF
FINANCE,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI - 110 001.
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
SRI.RAJESH B., SC, CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & AMP;
CUSTOMS
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
19
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018,
WP(C).19599/2018, WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018,
WP(C).16433/2018, WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018,
WP(C).16026/2018, WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018,
WP(C).16034/2018, WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018,
WP(C).15829/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
20
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 16433 of 2018
PETITIONER:
AMEER K.M,
AGED 44 YEARS,
PROPRIETOR, AMEER AND COMPANY,MARATHANKODE,
THRISSUR.
BY ADVS.
SMT.S.K.DEVI
SRI.SANTHOSH P.ABRAHAM
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE STATE TAX OFFICER (WORKS CONTRACT),
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT,POOTHOLE,
THRISSUR 680 004.
2
THE COMMISSIONER,
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX
DEPARTMENT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001.
3
STATE OF KERALA,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,FINANCE DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 001.
4
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT 0F REVENUE, MINISTRY OF FINANCE,
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI 110 001.
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
21
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018,
WP(C).19599/2018, WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018,
WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018, WP(C).16026/2018,
WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018, WP(C).16034/2018,
WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
22
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 17434 of 2018
PETITIONER:
M/S. T.T. DEVASSY JEWELLERY,
KUNNAMKULAM, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER
SUNIL JOSE.
BY ADVS.
SMT.S.K.DEVI
SRI.SANTHOSH P.ABRAHAM
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE ASST. COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX,
STATE GOODS & SERVICES TAX DEPARTMENT,
SPL.CIRCLE,THRISSUR 680004
2
THE COMMISSIONER,
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX
DEPARTMENT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695001.
3
THE SECRETARY,
TAXES DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF KERALA,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695001.
4
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS,
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF
FINANCE,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI 110001.
BY ADVS.
SRI.B.RAJESH (KOTTAYAM)
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
23
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018,
WP(C).19599/2018, WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).16433/2018,
WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018, WP(C).16026/2018,
WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018, WP(C).16034/2018,
WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
24
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 17624 of 2018
PETITIONER:
M/S.BRIGHT MARKETTERS,
LOTUS, COIMBATORE ROAD, PALAKKAD, REPRESENTED BY
ITS PARTNER, UNNIKRISHNAN C.R.
BY ADVS.
SRI.HARISANKAR V. MENON
SMT.K.KRISHNA
SMT.MEERA V.MENON
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER,
2ND CIRCLE, PALAKKAD - 678 001.
2
THE COMMISSIONER
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.
3
SECRETARY,
TAXES DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.
4
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS,
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF
FINANCE,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI - 110 001.
BY ADVS.
SRI.B.RAJESH (KOTTAYAM)
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
25
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018,
WP(C).19599/2018, WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018,
WP(C).16433/2018, WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018,
WP(C).16026/2018, WP(C).14199/2018, WP(C).16034/2018,
WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
26
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 18225 of 2018
PETITIONER:
SHANAVAS A
AGED 41 YEARS
PROPRIETOR, M/S.ROYAL STEEL,VALACODE, PUNALUR,
KOLLAM DISTRICT,PIN - 691 305.
BY ADVS.
SRI.BOBBY JOHN PULICKAPARAMBIL
SRI.S.AJAYGHOSH KUMAR
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX
DEPARTMENT, KERALA, TAX TOWER, KILLIPPALAM,
KARAMANA,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695 002.
2
STATE OF KERALA,
REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
TAXES DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
PIN - 695 001.
3
THE STATE TAX OFFICER,
PUNALUR, STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX
DEPARTMENT,PUNALUR, KOLLAM DISTRICT, PIN - 691 002.
4
TEH TAHSILDAR (RR),
KOLLAM, PIN - 691 001.
5
UNION OF INDIA,
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,FINANCE DEPARTMENT
REVENUE),CENTRAL SECRETARIAT, NEW DELHI - 110 001.
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
ADDL. SOLICITOR GENERAL SRI.K.M. NATRAJ., CGC.,
JAISHANKAR V. NAIR.,
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
27
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018,
WP(C).19599/2018, WP(C).17434/2018, WP(C).16433/2018,
WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018, WP(C).16026/2018,
WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018, WP(C).16034/2018,
WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
28
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 19599 of 2018
PETITIONER:
JULIE T.S.,
AGED 42 YEARS
PROPRITRIX, M/S.NEW MATIC ENGINEERING
SOLUTIONS,11/857/A/2, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, OLLUR,
THRISSUR.
BY ADVS.
SMT.S.K.DEVI
SRI.SANTHOSH P.ABRAHAM
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE STATE TAX OFFICER, IV CIRCLE,
THRISSUR 680 004.
2
THE COMMISSIONER,
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX
DEPARTMENT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.
3
STATE OF KERALA,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,FINANCE DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.
4
UNION OF INDIA
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,
MINISTRY OF FINANCE,ROOM NO.46, NORTH BLOCK, NEW
DELHI 110 001.
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
ADDL. SOLICITOR GENERAL SRI.K.M. NATRAJ., CGC.,
JAISHANKAR V. NAIR.,
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
29
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018,
WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018, WP(C).16433/2018,
WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018, WP(C).16026/2018,
WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018, WP(C).16034/2018,
WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
30
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY ,THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 20998 of 2018
PETITIONER:
ELECTROTECH INDUSTRIES,
PLOT NO.100, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AREA, SOUTH
KALAMASSERRY, PIN-683109, REPRESENTED BY PROPRIETOR
SRI.T.H.ABDUL RASSAK.
BY ADV. SRI.K.S.HARIHARAN NAIR
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE STATE TAX OFFICER,
STATE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX DEPARTMENT, ALUVA,
ERNAKULAM-683101.
2
THE STATE OF KERALA,
REPRESENTED BY THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO
GOVERNMENT, TAXES DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.
3
UNION OF INDIA,
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE, MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ROOM NO.46, NORTH
BLOCK, NEW DELHI-110001.
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
ADDL. SOLICITOR GENERAL SRI.K.M. NATRAJ., CGC.,
JAISHANKAR V. NAIR.,
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).19599/2018,
WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018, WP(C).16433/2018,
WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018, WP(C).16026/2018,
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
31
WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018, WP(C).16034/2018,
WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
32
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 21998 of 2018
PETITIONER:
RED SPARROW HOTELS & RESORTS,
NEAR GOVT. HIGH SCHOOL, 11, OLD MUNNAR, MUNNAR
REPRESENTED BY ITS PROPRIETOR, SMT. ANNAKUTTY
VARGHESE.
BY ADVS.
SRI.AJI V.DEV
SRI.ALAN PRIYADARSHI DEV
SRI.M.G.SHAJI
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE STATE TAX OFFICER [WORKS CONTRACT & LUXURY TAX]
STATE GOODS & SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT, IDUKKI AT
KATTAPPANA - 685508.
2
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAXES
STATE GOODS & SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT, IDUKKI AT
KATTAPPANA - 685508.
3
THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAXES
TAX TOWER, KARAMANA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695002.
4
THE STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY IT'S SECRETARY TO TAXES,
SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695002.
5
THE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES & CUSTOMS
REPRESENTED BY IT'S CHAIRMAN, DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI-110001.
6
THE UNION OF INDIA,
REPRESENTED BY IT'S PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MINISTRY
OF FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, NORTH BLOCK, NEW
DELHI - 110001.
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
33
BY ADVS.
SRI.THOMAS MATHEW NELLIMOOTTIL, SC, CENTRAL BOARD
OF EXCISE & AMP; CUSTOMS
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
ADDL. SOLICITOR GENERAL SRI.K.M. NATRAJ., CGC.,
JAISHANKAR V. NAIR.,
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).22196/2018, WP(C).20998/2018, WP(C).19599/2018,
WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018, WP(C).16433/2018,
WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018, WP(C).16026/2018,
WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018, WP(C).16034/2018,
WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
34
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 22196 of 2018
PETITIONERS:
SRI.JAMEEL HYDER,
AGED 42 YEARS
PROPRIETOR, TOP VIEW INTERIORS,PULINCHODE,
PERINJANAM PO, THRISSUR-680 686.
BY ADV. SRI.JOSE JOSEPH
RESPONDENTS:
1
THE STATE OF KERALA,
REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,TAXES
DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT
SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001.
2
THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAXES,
TAX TOWER, KILLIPALAM, KARAMANAP.O.,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 002
3
THE STATE TAX OFFICER (WORKS CONTRACT)
STATE GOODS & SERVICES TAX DEPARTMENT,
SGST COMPLEX, POOTHOLE, THRISSUR-680 004.
4
THE UNION OF INDIA
REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF
INDIA,DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF
FINANCE,NEW DELHI-110 001.
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
ADDL. SOLICITOR GENERAL SRI.K.M. NATRAJ., CGC.,
JAISHANKAR V. NAIR.,
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
35
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22400/2018,
WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018, WP(C).19599/2018,
WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018, WP(C).16433/2018,
WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018, WP(C).16026/2018,
WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018, WP(C).16034/2018,
WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
36
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 22400 of 2018
PETITIONER:
M/S KRISHNATHEERAM AYUR HOLY BEACH RESORTS PVT.
LTD.,
THIRUVAMBADI BEACH, VARKALA P.O., VARKALA,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, REPRESENTED BY V.KRISHNAKUMAR,
MG.DIRECTOR.
BY ADVS.
SRI.P.S.SOMAN PULLADAN
SMT.T.RADHAMANI
RESPONDENTS:
1
STATE TAX OFFICER (LUXURY TAX)
STATE GOODS & SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT, TAX TOWER,
KARAMANA P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695002.
2
THE COMMISSIONER STATE GOODS & SERVICE TAX
DEPARTMENT, TAX TOWER, KARAMANA P.O.,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.
3
THE SECRETARY TAXES DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA, SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.
4
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF FINANCE,
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI-110001.
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
37
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).23797/2018, WP(C).22196/2018,
WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018, WP(C).19599/2018,
WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018, WP(C).16433/2018,
WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018, WP(C).16026/2018,
WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018, WP(C).16034/2018,
WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
38
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAMA SESHADRI NAIDU
FRIDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 21ST POUSHA, 1940
WP(C).No. 23797 of 2018
PETITIONER:
M/S. MERCADO EXMIS PVT LTD,(ERSTWHILE),
33/564-P1, VENNALA.P.O.,
KOCHI, PINCODE-682 028,
REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR,
P.M.IBRAHIM, RESIDING AT PULAKKAL HOUSE, PATTAMBI,
KONDOORKKARA POST,PALAKKAD DISTRICT,
PIN-679 313.
BY ADVS.
SRI.U.BALAGANGADHARAN
SRI.V.JAYANANDAKUMAR
RESPONDENTS:
1
ASST. COMMISSIONER (PRODUCE)
STATE G S T DEPARTMENT, MATTANCHERRY,
KOCHI, PIN-682 002.
2
THE COMMISSIONER,
STATE GST DEPARTMENT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
PIN-695 002.
3
STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY(TAXES),
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN-695 001.
4
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS,
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,
MINISTRY OF FINANCE,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
NEW DELHI,PIN-110 001.
OTHER PRESENT:
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
39
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
11.01.2019, ALONG WITH WP(C).22400/2018, WP(C).22196/2018,
WP(C).21998/2018, WP(C).20998/2018, WP(C).19599/2018,
WP(C).18225/2018, WP(C).17434/2018, WP(C).16433/2018,
WP(C).16199/2018, WP(C).16196/2018, WP(C).16026/2018,
WP(C).17624/2018, WP(C).14199/2018, WP(C).16034/2018,
WP(C).15231/2018, WP(C).15630/2018, WP(C).15829/2018,
WP(C).16227/2018, WP(C).19430/2018, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES
40
JUDGMENT [ WP(C) 19430/2018 ,WP(C).14199/2018 ,WP(C).15231/2018 ,WP(C).15630/2018 ,WP(C).15829/2018 ,WP(C).16026/2018 ,WP(C).16034/2018 ,WP(C).16196/2018 ,WP(C).16199/2018 ,WP(C).16227/2018 ,WP(C).16433/2018 ,WP(C).17434/2018 ,WP(C).17624/2018 ,WP(C).18225/2018 ,WP(C).19599/2018 ,WP(C).20998/2018 ,WP(C).21998/2018 ,WP(C).22196/2018 ,WP(C).22400/2018 ,WP(C).23797/2018 ] In this batch of writ petitions the petitioner have laid challenge, amongst others, on the ground that Section 174 of the KSGST Act is ultra vires of the State's legislative power or on the ground that the demand is barred by limitation under Section 25(1) of the KVAT Act. In some cases, both the grounds have been taken.
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 41 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 19430/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1 AOF THE PENALTY NOTICE UNDER KVAT FOR THE YEAR 2012-2013 DATED 28.02.2018 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT EXHIBIT P2 AOF THE INTERIM ORDER IN W.P.(C) No.11335/2018 DATED 04.04.2018
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 42 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 14199/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1 THEOF THE PENALTY ORDERS FOR THE YEAR 2011-2012 ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER EXHIBIT P1A THEOF THE PENALTY ORDERS FOR THE YEAR 2012-2013 ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER EXHIBIT P1B THEOF THE PENALTY ORDERS FOR THE YEAR 2013-2014 ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER EXHIBIT P1C THEOF THE PENALTY ORDERS FOR THE YEAR 2014-2015 ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER EXHIBIT P1D THEOF THE PENALTY ORDERS FOR THE YEAR 2015-2016 ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER EXHIBIT P2OF ORDER ISSUED BY THIS COURT IN SIMILAR WRIT PETITIONS AND PASSED INTERIM ORDERS IN WP(C)NO.13930/2018,DATED 13.04.2018. WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 43 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 15231/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBIT: EXHIBIT P1 TRUE PHOTOCOPY OF THE NOTICE NO.32150661805/2012-13 DATED 18.03.2018,ISSUED BY THE FIRST RESPONDENT.
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 44 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 15630/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1 THEOF THE PENALTY ORDER FOR THE YEAR 2014-2015 ISSUED BY THE FIRST RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER EXHIBIT P2OF ORDER ISSUED BY THIS COURT IN SIMILAR WRIT PETITIONS AND PASSED INTERIM ORDERS IN WP(C)NO.13930/2018,DATED 13/04/2018. WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 45 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 15829/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1 COPY OF ORDER ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESOPONDENT FOR THE YEAR 2011-12 DATED 26.02.2018 EXHIBIT P2 COPY OF ORDER IN WPC NO 11335/18 OF THIS HON'BLE COURT DATED 04.04.2018
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 46 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 16026/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXT.P1: COPY OF THE MONTHLY RETURN FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2016 DATED 08/04/2016 EXT.P2: COPY OF ASSESSMENT ORDER DATED 31/03/2018 ISSUED BY THE R1 FOR THE YEAR 2015-16 EXT.P3: COPY OF INTERIM ORDER DATED 13/4/2018 ISSUED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN WPC NO. 13552 OF 2018
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 47 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 16034/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1OF ANNUAL RETURN SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER FOR THE YEAR 2009-10 BEFORE 1ST RESPONDENT,WITH PROOF OF PAYMENT OF OUTPUT TAX,IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. EXHIBIT P2OF ANNUAL RETURN SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER FOR THE YEAR 2010-11 BEFORE 1ST RESPONDENT,WITH PROOF OF PAYMENT OF OUTPUT TAX,IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. EXHIBIT P3OF ASSESSMENT ORDER DATED 13.11.2017,ISSUED TO PETITIONER BY 1ST RESPONDENT,UNDER SECTION 25A OF THE KVAT ACT FOR 2009-10 PURSUANT TO THE NOTICE DATED 23.10.2017 EXHIBIT P4OF ASSESSMENT ORDER DATED 13.11.2017,ISSUED TO PETITIONER BY 1ST RESPONDENT,UNDER SECTION 25A OF THE KVAT ACT FOR 2010-11 PURSUANT TO THE NOTICE DATED 23.10.2017. EXHIBIT P5OF REVENUE RECOVERY NOTICE DATED 22.03.2018 ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT TO RECOVER THE DEMAND IN EXT.P3 ASSESSMENT ORDER. EXHIBIT P6OF REVENUE RECOVERY NOTICE DATED 22.03.2018 ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT TO RECOVER THE DEMAND IN EXT.P4 ASSESSMENT ORDER. EXHIBIT P7OF INTERIM ORDER DATED 04.04.2018 PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN WRIT PETITION(C)NO.11335 OF 2018,IN STAYING FURTHER STEPS,ON THE FOOTING OF NOT HAVING LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE TO 1ST RESPONDENT AS ON THE DATE OF INITIATING PROCEEDINGS UNDER KVAT ACT 2003. WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 48 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 16196/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1 COPY OF ANNUAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR 2015-16 EXHIBIT P2 COPY OF AUDIT REPORT AND STATEMENT IN FORM 13 AND 13A EXHIBIT P3 COPY OF LETTER DATED 01.02.2017 ADDRESSED TO THE 1ST RESPONDENT EXHIBIT P4 COPY OF DEMAND DRAFT DATED 25.01.2017 OF THE STATE BANK OF INDIA FOR RS.16,33,566/- EXHIBIT P5 COPY OF NOTICE DATED 05.05.2018 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT UNDER SECTION 25(1) FOR THE YEAR 2015-16 EXHIBIT P6 COPY OF INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.04.2018 ISSUED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN WPC.13552/2018
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 49 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 16199/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1 COPY OF ANNUAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR 2013- 2014. EXHIBIT P1(A) COPY OF ANNUAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR 2014- 2015. EXHIBIT P2 COPY OF ASSESSMENT ORDER DATED 28-03-2018 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT FOR THE YEAR 2013-14. EXHIBIT P2(A) COPY OF ASSESSMENT ORDER DATED 31-03-2018 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT FOR THE YEAR 2014-2015. EXHIBIT PP3 COPY OF INTERIM ORDER DATED 13-04-2018 ISSUED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN WP(C)NO.13552 OF 2018. WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 50 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 16227/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1 COPY OF THE PRE-ASSESSMENT NOTICE ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT FOR THE YEAR 2011- 12DATED 13.04.2018 EXHIBIT P2 COPY OF ORDER IN WP(C) NO.11335/18 OF THIS HON'BLE COURT DATED 04.04.2018
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 51 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 16433/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1OF THE ASSESSMENT ORDER NO. 32428460816/2014-15 DATED 19-03-2018. EXHIBIT P2OF THE ASSESSMENT ORDER NO. 3242288460816/2015-16 DATED 13-04-2018. WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 52 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 17434/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1OF THE ORDER NO. 32081286475/2011-12 DATED 26/04/2018 EXHIBIT P2OF THE ORDER NO. 32081286475/2013-14 DATED 26/04/2018 EXHIBIT P3OF THE ORDER NO. 32081286475/2014-15 DATED 26/04/2018 EXHIBIT P4OF THE ORDER NO. 32081286475/2015-16 DATED 26/04/2018 EXHIBIT P5OF THE ORDER NO. 32081286475/2016-17 DATED 26/4/2018
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 53 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 17624/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1. COPY OF PRE-ASSESSMENT NOTICE ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT FOR THE YEAR 2011-12 DATED 23.05.2018 EXHIBIT P2. COPY OF ORDER IN W.P.(C)NO.11335/18 OF THIS HON'BLE COURT DATED 04.04.2018 //// PA TO JUDGE VPK
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 54 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 18225/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1.OF THE ASSESSMENT ORDER DATED 28.03.2018 FOR THE YEAR 2015-16, PASSED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT. EXHIBIT P2.OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 04.04.2018, PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN W.P.(C) NO.11335/2018. EXHIBIT P2(A)OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.05.2018, PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN W.P.(C) NO.15987/2018. //// PA TO JUDGE VPK
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 55 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 19599/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBIT: EXHIBIT P1OF THE ASSESSMENT ORDER NO.32081401596/2012-13 DATED 25.05.2018 //// PA TO JUDGE VPK
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 56 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 20998/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1 COPY OF ANNUAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR 2013-14 FILED BY THE PETITIONER DATED 05-06-2014. EXHIBIT P2 COPY OF ASSESSMENT ORDER DATED 28-05-2018 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT FOR THE YEAR 2013-14. EXHIBIT P3 COPY OF INTERIM ORDER DATED 13-04-2018 ISSUED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN WP(C)NO.13552 OF 2018. //// PA TO JUDGE VPK
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 57 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 21998/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1 AOF THE PRE - ASSESSMENT NOTICE ISSUED FOR 2013-14 DATED 02.03.2018. EXHIBIT P1(a) AOF THE PRE - ASSESSMENT NOTICE ISSUED FOR 2014-15 DATED 06.03.2018. EXHIBIT P1(b) AOF THE PRE - ASSESSMENT NOTICE ISSUED FOR 2015-16 DATED 06.03.2018. EXHIBIT P2 AOF THE REPLY FILED FOR 2013-14 DATED 27.03.2018. EXHIBIT P2(a) AOF THE REPLY FILED FOR 2014-15 DATED 27.03.2018. EXHIBIT P2(b) AOF THE REPLY FILED FOR 2015-16 DATED 09.05.2018. EXHIBIT P3 AOF THE PROCEEDINGS OF ASSESSMENT PASSED FOR 2013-14 DATED 31.03.2018. EXHIBIT P3(a) AOF THE PROCEEDINGS OF ASSESSMENT PASSED FOR 2014-15 DATED 31.03.2018. EXHIBIT P3(b) AOF THE PROCEEDINGS OF ASSESSMENT PASSED FOR 2015-16 DATED 09.05.2018. //// PA TO JUDGE VPK
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 58 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 22196/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1OF THE ASSESSMENT ORDER FOR THE YEAR 2013-14 PASSED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT DATED 27.03.2018 EXHIBIT P2OF THE INTERIM ORDER IN WPC.NO.18986/2018 DATED 11.06.2018 //// PA TO JUDGE VPK
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 59 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 22400/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1OF THE PRE ASSESSMENT NOTICE NO.32015271532/14-15 DATED 20-06-2018 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER FOR THE YEAR 2014-15. EXHIBIT P1(a)OF THE PRE ASSESSMENT NOTICE NO.32015271532/2015-16 DATED 20-06-2018 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER FOR THE YEAR 2015-16. EXHIBIT P2OF THE INTERIM ORDER PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT IN WP(C)NO.11335/2018 DATED 04-04-2018. //// PA TO JUDGE VPK
WP(C).No. 19430 of 2018 & CONN. CASES 60 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 23797/2018 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1OF THE ASSESSMENT ORDER NO.32150606894/2012-13 DATED 18.05.2018 FOR THE YEAR 2012-13 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT. EXHIBIT P2OF THE ASSESSMENT ORDER NO.32150606894/2012-13 DATED 25.06.2018 FOR THE YEAR 2012-13 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT. EXHIBIT P3OF THE ORDER DATED 04.04.2018 IN W.P[C]NO.11335/2018(N) OF HON'BLE HIGH COURT OF KERALA. //// PA TO JUDGE VPK