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. 21324 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
M. MOHAMMED MEEVAN
AGED 50 YEARS
AUTHORIZED PERSON,M/S.LIFE MARKETING,MAIN ROAD,
PARUMALA JUNCTION,MANNAR, ALLEPPY-689622.
BY ADV. SRI.C.K.SREEJITH
RESPONDENT/S:
1
STATE TAX OFFICER
STATE GST DEPARTMENT,CHENGANOOR-689121.
2
STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY 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.
BY ADVS.
SRI.B.RAMACHANDRAN, CGC
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.,
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 11.01.2019,
ALONG WITH WP(C).14994/2018, WP(C).16194/2018, WP(C).19192/2018,
WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21594/2018, WP(C).21792/2018, WP(C).22207/2018,
WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22391/2018, WP(C).22392/2018, WP(C).23195/2018,
WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).24304/2018, WP(C).24383/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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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. 14994 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
T.J. THOMAS
PROPRIETOR, PAN ORIENT TRADERS,PANIKKASSERY
BUILDINGS,CONVENT ROAD, ERNAKULAM.
BY ADVS.
SRI.K.I.MAYANKUTTY MATHER
SRI.R.JAIKRISHNA
RESPONDENT/S:
1
STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY CHIEF SECRETARY TO
GOVERNMENT,SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.
2
THE UNION OF INDIA
REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,DEPARTMENT
OF REVENUE AND FINANCE,NEW DELHI - 110 001.
3
COMMISSIONER
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT,TAX TOWERS,
KARAMANA,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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4
INTELLITENCE OFFICER
SQUAD NO. 3, DEPARTMENT OF STATEGOODS AND SERVICE
TAX,MATTANCHERY, AT ALUVA - 683 101.
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).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018,
WP(C).22391/2018, WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018,
WP(C).21594/2018, WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).16194/2018,
WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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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. 16194 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
KUNHITHARUVAI MEMORIAL CHARITABLE TRUST
MANASSERY P.O., KOZHIKODE, REPRESENTED THROUGH ITS
TRUSTEE AND AUTHORISED SIGNATORY, NAVAS K.M., AGED 51,
S/O.KOMATH MOIDU, HAZEL HOUSE, VAZHIPOKE ROAD,
NELLIKODE POST, KOZHIKODE-673016.
BY ADVS.
DR.K.B.MUHAMED KUTTY (SR.)
SMT.M.SHAJNA
SRI.K.M.FIROZ
SRI.P.C.MUHAMMED NOUSHIQ
RESPONDENT/S:
1
THE STATE TAX OFFICER
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT, IVTH CIRCLE,
KOZHIKODE-673006.
2
COMMISSIONER OF STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX
STATE GST DEPARTMENT, TAX TOWERS,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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3
THE STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.
4
SECRETARY TAXES DEPARTMENT
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA, SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.
5
UNION OF INDIA
REPRESENTED BY REVENUE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE, MINISTRY OF FINANCE, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI-110001.
BY 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).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018,
WP(C).22391/2018, WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018,
WP(C).21594/2018, WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018,
WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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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. 19192 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
M/S.DLF HOME DEVELOPERS LIMITED
OPP. DOORDARSHAN, SEAPORT AIRPORT ROAD,
KAKKANAD,ERNAKULAM 682 030 BY ITS ASSISTANT GENERAL
MANAGERMR. SUBRAMANIAN S
BY ADV. SMT.K.LATHA
RESPONDENT/S:
1
THE STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY CHIEF SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF
KERALA,SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.
2
THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER WC LT
O/O THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, COMMERCIAL TAXES
DEPT,CLASS TOWER, 2ND FLOOR, OLD RAILWAY STATION ROAD,
ERNAKULAM - 682 018.
3
THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAXES
TAX TOWER, KILLIPALAM, KARAMANA P.O,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 002.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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4
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF
FINANCE,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI - 110 001.
5
THE INSPECTING ASST. COMMISSIONER
COMMERCIAL TAXES, KAKKANAD, ERNAKULAM - 682 030.
BY ADVS.
SMT.SHEELA DEVI.I., 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
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 11.01.2019,
ALONG WITH WP(C).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018,
WP(C).22391/2018, WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018,
WP(C).21594/2018, WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018,
WP(C).16194/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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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. 21056 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
M/S. T & F SPORTS INFRA PRIVATE LIMITED
REPRESENTED BY ITS DIRECTOR MR. ISSAC PETER,AGED 39
YEARS, S/O. C.I. PETER,HAVING ITS REGISTERED OFFICE AT
NECHUPADAM,36/1572-A, JUDGES AVENUE, KALOOR, KOCHI-
682017.
BY ADVS.
SRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
SRI.IMAM GRIGORIOS KARAT
RESPONDENT/S:
1
STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.
2
STATE TAX OFFICER
SQUAD NO. 8, SGST DEPARTMENT,ERNAKULAM (INTELLIGENCE
OFFICER SQUAD NO. VIII,DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCIAL TAXES,
ERNAKULAM)
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 11.01.2019,
ALONG WITH WP(C).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018,
WP(C).22391/2018, WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018,
WP(C).21594/2018, WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).14994/2018, WP(C).16194/2018,
WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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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. 21191 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
M/S. SAHYA SAVARI HOLIDAYS PVT. LTD
BLACK BERRY HILLS RESORT POTHAMEDU, MUNNAR
REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR A.A.ABDUL RAZAK.
BY ADVS.
SMT.S.K.DEVI
SRI.SANTHOSH P.ABRAHAM
RESPONDENT/S:
1
STATE TAX OFFICER (WC & LT)
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT, KERALA,IDUKKI
AT KATTAPPANA. 685508.
2
THE COMMISSIONER
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX
DEPARTMENT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695001.
3
THE SECRETARY
TAXES DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF KERALA,SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695001.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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4
UNION OF INDIA
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE,MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ROOM NO.46, NORTH BLOCK,
NEW DELHI 110001.
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).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018,
WP(C).22391/2018, WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018,
WP(C).21594/2018, WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018,
WP(C).16194/2018, WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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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. 21195 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
K. MANIKANDAN
AGED 54 YEARS, S/O.SUBRAMANIAN, KANGAPARAMBIL
HOUSE,KAPPUR POST, PALAKKAD DISTRICT - 679 552
(PROPRIETOR,NATIONAL ALUMINUM CENTRE, KAPPUR (P.O),
PALAKKAD.
BY ADV. SRI.K.SHAJ
RESPONDENT/S:
1
THE SECRETARY, TAXES
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA,SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 001
2
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF
FINANCE,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI 110 001.
3
THE COMMISSIONER
STATE GOODS AND SERVIE TAX
DEPARTMENT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 001.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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4
THE STATE TAX OFFICER
STATE TAX OFFICE, SGST DEPARTMENTKERALA, PATTAMBI,
PALAKKAD DISTRICT 679 303.
BY ADVS.
SMT.SHEELA DEVI.I., 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
SRI.R.HARISHANKAR SC CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE AMP
CUSTOMS
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 11.01.2019,
ALONG WITH WP(C).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018,
WP(C).22391/2018, WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018,
WP(C).21594/2018, WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018,
WP(C).16194/2018, WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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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. 21392 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
SINDHU R. NAIR
AGED 50 YEARS
PROPRIETRESS, M/S. VENUS GAS AGENCY,STORE JUNCTION,
MANNAR, ALAPPUZHA DISTRICT.
BY ADVS.
SRI.HARISANKAR V. MENON
SMT.MEERA V.MENON
RESPONDENT/S:
1
THE STATE TAX OFFICER
STATE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX DEPARTMENT,CHENGANNUR-
689 121.
2
THE COMMISSIONER
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX
DEPARTMENT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001.
3
SECRETARY
TAXES DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA,SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 11.01.2019,
ALONG WITH WP(C).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018,
WP(C).22391/2018, WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018,
WP(C).21594/2018, WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018,
WP(C).16194/2018, WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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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. 21459 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
KRISHNADAS.K.
AGED 48 YEARS, S/O. K. KUTTAPAN (LATE), PROPRIETOR,
DOLPHIN TRADERS, DOOR NO.6/399/1, SEKHARIPURAM P.O.,
MANDHAKARA PUTHUR, PALAKKAD.
BY ADV. SRI.JACOB SEBASTIAN
RESPONDENT/S:
1
STATE OF KERALA
& BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF TAXES,
SECRETARIAT, TRIVANDRUM-695001.
2
THE STATE TAX OFFICER
SECOND CIRCLE, SGST DEPARTMENT, PALAKKAD-678001.
3
THE COMMISSIONER
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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4
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE
MINISTRY OF FINANCE, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI-
110001.
BY ADVS.
SRI.RAJESH B., SC, CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 11.01.2019,
ALONG WITH WP(C).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018,
WP(C).22391/2018, WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018,
WP(C).21594/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018, WP(C).16194/2018,
WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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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. 21594 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
MUHAMMAD HARIS
AGED 47 YEARS,S/O UMMER.V,PROPRIETOR,CHUNGATH
AGENCIES,DOOR NO.1/643,644,645,646,NAGALASSERI GRAMA
PANCHAYAT,KOOTTANAD,PALAKKAD DISTRICT.
BY ADV. SRI.JACOB SEBASTIAN
RESPONDENT/S:
1
STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,DEPARTMENT OF
TAXES,SECRETARIAT,TRIVANDRUM-695001.
2
THE STATE TAX OFFICER
STATE TAX OFFICE,PATTAMBI,PALAKKAD DISTRICT-679303.
3
THE COMMISSIONER
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX
DEPARTMENT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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4
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE
MINISTRY OF FINANCE,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,NEW DELHI-
110001.
BY ADVS.
SRI.R.HARISHANKAR, SC, CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE &
CUSTOMS
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 11.01.2019,
ALONG WITH WP(C).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018,
WP(C).22391/2018, WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018,
WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018, WP(C).16194/2018,
WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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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. 21792 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
MU GEMS JEWELLERY WORKS
POLY JUNCTION, 10, THRIPRAYAR, VALAPPAD, THRISSUR
DISTRICT, PIN: REPRESENTED BY ITS AUTHORISED SIGNATORY
RAGHU G.
BY ADVS.
SRI.S.ANIL KUMAR (TRIVANDRUM)
SRI.M.RAJAGOPAL
RESPONDENT/S:
1
STATE TAX OFFICER
CHAVAKKAD, THRISSUR DISTRICT, PIN - 680506
2
THE STTE 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.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
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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).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018,
WP(C).22391/2018, WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21594/2018,
WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018, WP(C).16194/2018,
WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-23-
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. 22207 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
KRISHNAMANI.K
PROPRIETOR, SUPER TRADERS,KONNENCHERRY, AYAKKAD
POST, VADAKKENCHERRY, ALATHUR TALUK,PALAKKAD
DISTRICT.
BY ADVS.
SRI.SAJAN VARGHEESE K.
SRI.LIJU. M.P
RESPONDENT/S:
1
THE STATE OF KERALA
REP. BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,DEPARTMENT OF
TAXES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-
695 001
2
THE COMMISSIONER
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT,TAX TOWER,
KARAMANA POST, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.
3
STATE TAX OFFICER
STATE GST DEPARTMENT, KERALA,ALATHUR, PALAKKAD.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-24-
4
THE CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE AND CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF
FINANCE,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI- 110 001.
5
THE COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER
ALATHUR, PALAKKAD DISTRICT.
6
THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER APPEALS
COMMERCIAL TAXES, WAYANAD CAMP AT PALAKKAD
BY ADVS.
SMT.SHEELA DEVI.I., 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
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 11.01.2019,
ALONG WITH WP(C).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018,
WP(C).22391/2018, WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).21792/2018, WP(C).21594/2018,
WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018, WP(C).16194/2018,
WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-25-
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. 22259 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
SMT. SAVITHRY AMMA
AGED 62 YEARS
PROPRIETRIX, M/S. SAKTHI AGENCIES, PANNITHADAM,
BY ADVS.
SMT.S.K.DEVI
SRI.SANTHOSH P.ABRAHAM
RESPONDENT/S:
1
STATE TAX OFFICER-1
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT, KERALA,
WADAKKANCHERY 680 567
2
THE COMMISSIONER STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX
DEPARTMENT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.
3
THE SECRETARY TAXES DEPARTMENT
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA,
SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM- 695 001.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-26-
4
UNION OF INDIA REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ROOM NO.
46, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI 110 001.
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).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018,
WP(C).22391/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018, WP(C).21594/2018,
WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018, WP(C).16194/2018,
WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-27-
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. 22391 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
K.C.GEORGE
1/118, KANNADAN VEEDU, PANAMKUZHI,VENGOOR P.O.,
PERUMBAVOOR - 683 546.
BY ADVS.
SRI.K.J.ABRAHAM
SRI.NIKHIL JOHN
RESPONDENT/S:
1
THE STATE TAX OFFICER-II
DEPARTMENT OF KERALA GOODS AND SERVICES TAX,1ST
CIRCLE, MINI CIVIL STATION,PERUMBAVOOR - 683 542.
2
THE DEPUTY TAHSILDAR
KUNNATHUNADU TALUK,PERUMBAVOOR - 683 542.
3
THE COMMISSIONER
STATE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX DEPARTMENT,KARAMANA
P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT,PIN - 695 001.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-28-
4
THE SECRETARY
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA, TAXES DEPARTMENT,SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.
5
CENTRAL BORD OF EXCISE CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF
FINANCE,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI - 110 001.
BY ADVS.
SMT.A.SREEKALA, SC, CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 11.01.2019,
ALONG WITH WP(C).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018,
WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018, WP(C).21594/2018,
WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018, WP(C).16194/2018,
WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-29-
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. 22392 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
K.B.GARMENTS
KALLELIL ARCADE, MARKET ROAD, ERNAKULAM, PIN-
682035,REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER,
MR.MUHAMMED ASHRAF.
BY ADV. SRI.R.MURALIDHARAN (AROOR)
RESPONDENT/S:
1
THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT,SPECIAL
CIRCLE-II, ERNAKULAM, STATE TAX COMPLEX,PERUMANNOOR,
ERNAKULAM, PIN-682015.
2
THE STATE TAX OFFICER
SQUAD NO.III (FORMERLY INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, SQUAD
NO.III)STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT,
ERNAKULAM AT EDAPPALLY,PIN-682024.
3
THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAXES
TAX TOWER, KILLIPALAM,KARAMANA PO,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 002.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-30-
4
STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,TAXES
DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT
SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN-695 002.
5
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF
FINANCE,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI-110 001.
6
THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER INTELLIGENCE
STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT, ERNAKULAM,
STATE TAX COMPLEX, PERUMANOOR, PIN-682015.
BY ADVS.
SMT.A.SREEKALA, SC, CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
SR. SC. SRI. SREELAL N. WARRIER
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 11.01.2019,
ALONG WITH WP(C).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22391/2018,
WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018, WP(C).21594/2018,
WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018, WP(C).16194/2018,
WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-31-
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. 23195 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
KURUVITHADAM AGENCIES PVT.LTD.
KACHERITHAZHAM, MUVATTUPUZHA - 686 661. HEAD OFFICE
AT M.G.ROAD, ERNAKULAM, KOCHI - 682015 (REP. BY SRI.JOHN
MATHEW, DIRECTOR)
BY ADVS.
SRI.K.N.SREEKUMARAN
SMT.V.P.SEENA DEVI
SRI.P.J.ANILKUMAR (A-1768)
RESPONDENT/S:
1
STATE TAX OFFICER
STATE GOODS & SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT, SPECIAL CIRCLE,
PERUMBAVOOR -686542.
2
COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAXES
TAX TOWER, KARAMANA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695002.
3
STATE OF KERALA
REP.BY ITS SECRETARY TO TAXES, SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695002.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-32-
4
INSPECTIGN ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
STATE GOODS & SERVICES TAX DEPARTMENT, MUVATTUPUZHA
- 686661
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 11.01.2019,
ALONG WITH WP(C).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).22392/2018, WP(C).22391/2018,
WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018, WP(C).21594/2018,
WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018, WP(C).16194/2018,
WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-33-
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. 23591 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
AMAL TRADERS
VII/808A, PULIKKAKADAVU ROAD,KORATTY P.O.,
CHALAKKUDY,REPRESENTED BY ITS PROPRIETOR P.I.AFSAL.
BY ADVS.
SRI.JOHN VARGHESE
SRI.A.L.GEORGE
RESPONDENT/S:
1
THE COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCIAL TAXES,GROUND FLOOR, MINI
CIVIL STATION,CHALAKKUDY - 680 307.
2
THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAXES
TAX TOWER, KILLIPALAM, KARAMANA
P.O.,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 002.
3
SECRETARY
TAXES DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA,
SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-34-
4
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,MINISTRY OF
FINANCE,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,NEW DELHI - 110 001.
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
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 11.01.2019,
ALONG WITH WP(C).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23992/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018, WP(C).22391/2018,
WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018, WP(C).21594/2018,
WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018, WP(C).16194/2018,
WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-35-
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. 23992 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
SUNRISE VENTURES
OPPOSITE SBI, KEERTHI NAGAR,ELAMAKKARA, ERNAKULAM-
682 026,REPRESENTED BY ITS PARTNER SRI.H.V.RAJAN.
BY ADV. SRI.K.S.HARIHARAN NAIR
RESPONDENT/S:
1
COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER
IST CIRCLE,(COMMERCIAL TAXES),STATE GOODS AND SERVICES
TAX DEPARTMENT,ERNAKULAM, PIN-682 018.
2
THE STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,GOVERNMENT
TAXES DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT
SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001.
3
UNION OF INDIA
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,
MINISTRY OF FINANCE,ROOM NO.46, NORTH BLOCK, NEW
DELHI-110001.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-36-
4
THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONERAPPEALS
COMMERCIAL TAXES, ERNAKULAM, PIN-682 015.
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).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).24304/2018,
WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018, WP(C).22391/2018,
WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018, WP(C).21594/2018,
WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018, WP(C).16194/2018,
WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-37-
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. 24304 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
BINU M MATHEW
MUNDAMATTOM GLASS HOUSE, ETTUMANOOR - 686631.
BY ADV. SRI.V.V.GEORGEKUTTY
RESPONDENT/S:
1
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
STATE GST DEPARTMENT, SPECIAL CIRCLE, KOTTAYAM -
686001.
2
THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAXES
TAX TOWER, KARAMANA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695002.
3
THE STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY IT'S SECRETARY TO TAXES, SECRETARIAT,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695002.
4
THE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES CUSTOMS
REPRESENTED BY IT'S CHAIRMAN, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,
NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI - 110001.
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-38-
5
THE UNION OF INDIA
REPRESENTED BY IT'S PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF
FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, NORTH BLOCK, NEW
DELHI - 110001.
BY ADVS.
SRI.HARIDAS P.NAIR, CGC
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
SRI.HARIDAS P.NAIR CGC
SRI.THOMAS MATHEW NELLIMOOTTIL SC CENTRAL BOARD OF
EXCISE AMP CUSTOMS
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 11.01.2019,
ALONG WITH WP(C).21324/2018, WP(C).24383/2018, WP(C).23992/2018,
WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018, WP(C).22391/2018,
WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018, WP(C).21594/2018,
WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018, WP(C).16194/2018,
WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-39-
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. 24383 of 2018
PETITIONER/S:
KSB MIL CONTROLS LIMITED
ANNAMMANADA, THRISSUR-680 741REPRESENTED BY ITS
DEPUTY GEENRAL MANAGER,(FINANCE & ACCOUNTS)-
MR.S.SUBHASH
BY ADVS.
SRI.P.GOPINATH (SR.)
SRI.K.JOHN MATHAI
SRI.KURYAN THOMAS
RESPONDENT/S:
1
STATE OF KERALA
REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,TAXES
DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001
2
THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX
STATE GST DEPARTMENT, SEPCIAL CIRCLE,THRISSUR-680 003
3
THE INSPECTING ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCIAL TAXES,(NOW STATE GODDS AND
SERVICES TAX DEPARTMENT),THRISSUR-680 003
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-40-
ADDL. AG K.K. RAVINDRANATH., SPL. G.P. SRI. C.E.
UNNIKRISHNAN., GP DR. THUSHARA JAMES.,
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 11.01.2019,
ALONG WITH WP(C).21324/2018, WP(C).24304/2018, WP(C).23992/2018,
WP(C).23591/2018, WP(C).23195/2018, WP(C).22392/2018, WP(C).22391/2018,
WP(C).22259/2018, WP(C).22207/2018, WP(C).21792/2018, WP(C).21594/2018,
WP(C).21459/2018, WP(C).21056/2018, WP(C).14994/2018, WP(C).16194/2018,
WP(C).19192/2018, WP(C).21191/2018, WP(C).21195/2018, WP(C).21392/2018,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.21324/2018 & Conn. Cases
-41-
J U D G M E N T [ WP(C) 21324/2018 ,WP(C).14994/2018 ,WP(C).16194/2018 ,WP(C).19192/2018 ,WP(C).21056/2018 ,WP(C).21191/2018 ,WP(C).21195/2018 ,WP(C).21392/2018 ,WP(C).21459/2018 ,WP(C).21594/2018 ,WP(C).21792/2018 ,WP(C).22207/2018 ,WP(C).22259/2018 ,WP(C).22391/2018 ,WP(C).22392/2018 ,WP(C).23195/2018 ,WP(C).23591/2018 ,WP(C).23992/2018 ,WP(C).24304/2018 ,WP(C).24383/2018 ] In this batch of writ petitions the petitioners 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.
-45- APPENDIX OF WP(C) 19192/2018 PETITIONER'S/S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1 THEOF THE ISSUED ASSESSMENT ORDER FOR THE YEAR 2011-2012 DATED 11-5-2018 ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER. EXHIBIT P2 THEOF THE INTERIM STAY ORDER IN WPC NO. 13930 OF 2018 DATED 13TH APRIL 2018. -46- APPENDIX OF WP(C) 21056/2018 PETITIONER'S/S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1OF THE NOTICE FOR THE YEAR 2014-15 DATED 04.04.2018 EXHIBIT P2OF THE NOTICE FOR THE YEAR 2015-16 DATED 04.04.2018 EXHIBIT P3OF THE NOTICE FOR THE YEAR 2016-17 DATED 04.04.2018 EXHIBIT P4OF THE REPLY DATED 18.06.2018 EXHIBIT P5OF THE REPLY DATED 18.06.2018 EXHIBIT P6OF THE REPLY DATED 18.06.2018 -47- APPENDIX OF WP(C) 21191/2018 PETITIONER'S/S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1OF NOTICE NO.32063440689/2015-16 DATED 31/5/2018 EXHIBIT P2OF THE NOTICE NO.32063440689/2016-17 DATED 31/5/2018. -48- APPENDIX OF WP(C) 21195/2018 PETITIONER'S/S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1 THE PHOTOCOPY OF ORDER NO.32091156764 DATED 28/5/2018 OF THE FOURTH RESPONDENT EXHIBIT P2 THE PHOTOCOPY OF NOTICE OF DEMAND DATED 28/5/2018 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER'S PROPRIETORSHIP CONCERN.
-49- APPENDIX OF WP(C) 21392/2018 PETITIONER'S/S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1: COPY OF NOTICE ISSUED BY THE IST RESPONDENT FOR THE YEAR 2015-16 DATED 8.6.2018. EXHIBIT P1(A): COPY OF NOTICE ISSUED BY THE IST RESPONDENT FOR THE YEAR 2016-17 DATED 8.6.2018. EXHIBIT P2: COPY OF ORDER IN WPC(C) NO.14383/18 OF THIS HON'BLE COURT DATED 27.4.2018. -50- APPENDIX OF WP(C) 21459/2018 PETITIONER'S/S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1 AOF THE ORDER DATED APRIL 30, 2018 ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT UNDER SECTION 25 (1) OF THE KVAT ACT.
-51- APPENDIX OF WP(C) 21594/2018 PETITIONER'S/S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1 AOF THE ORDER OF ASSESSMENT DATED MA7 26,2018 ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT.
-52- APPENDIX OF WP(C) 21792/2018 PETITIONER'S/S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1 COPY ANNUAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR 2015-16 EXHIBIT P2 COPY OF NOTICE DATED 16.05.2018 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT FOR THE YEAR 2015 - 2016 U/S.25 EXHIBIT P2(A) COPY OF REVISED NOTICE DATED 12.06.2018 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT FOR THE YEAR 2015 - 2016 U/S.25 EXHIBIT P3 COPY OF INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.04.2018 ISSUED BY THIS HONOURABLE COURT IN W.P.(C) NO. 13552 OF 2018 -53- APPENDIX OF WP(C) 22207/2018 PETITIONER'S/S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1OF THE ORDER DATED 30-04-2016 PASSED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT EXHIBIT P2OF THE ORDER DATED 17-02-2018 PASSED BY THE 6TH RESPONDENT EXHIBIT P3OF THE ORDER DATED 31-05-2018 PASSED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT EXHIBIT P4OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 04-04-2018 PASSED IN AP(C) NO.11335/2018 ON THE FILE OF THIS HONOURABLE COURT EXHIBIT P5OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 04-05-2018 PASSED IN WP(C) NO.15084/2018 -54- APPENDIX OF WP(C) 22259/2018 PETITIONER'S/S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1:-OF THE NOTICE NO. 32081370974/2013-14 DATED 14/5/2018 -55- APPENDIX OF WP(C) 22391/2018 PETITIONER'S/S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1OF ASSESSMENT ORDER NO. NIL U/S. 25(1) OF THE KVAT DATED 16.12.2017. EXHIBIT P2OF THE FORM NO. 10 REVENUE RECOVERY NOTICE RRCNO.2018/6563/07 DAED 19.06.2018 WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION.
-56- APPENDIX OF WP(C) 22392/2018 PETITIONER'S/S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1 :OF THE NOTICE ISSUED UNDER S.67(1) OF THE KVAT ACT, BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT DATED 21-6- 2018 FOR THE YEAR 2015-2016. EXHIBIT P2 :OF THE NOTICE ISSUED UNDER S.67(1) OF THE KVAT ACT, BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT DATED 21-6- 2018 FOR THE YEAR 2016-2017. EXHIBIT P3 :OF THE NOTICE ISSUED UNDER S.67(1) OF THE KVAT ACT, BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT DATED 21-6- 2018 FOR THE YEAR 2017-2018. -57- APPENDIX OF WP(C) 23195/2018 PETITIONER'S/S EXHIBITS: EXT.P1-OF THE ASSESSMENT ORDER NO.32151403855/2011-12 DATED 28/4/2018 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT. EXT.P2OF THE ASSESSMENT ORDER NO.32151403855/2014-15 DATED 28/4/2018 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT. EXT.P3-OF THE NOTICE NO.32151403855/2014-15 DATED 26/5/2018 ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT. EXT.P4-OF THE DEMAND NOTICE IN FORM 1 BEARING NO.RRC.B1/236.18-19 DATED 6/7/2018 ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT. EXT.P5-OF THE DEMAND NOTICE IN FORM 1 BEARING NO.RRC.B1/237.18-19 DATED 6/7/2018 ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT.
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