M/S.Rukmani Motors vs. State Of Odisha
Held
The Court held that the Tribunal failed to consider the applicability of Section 20(8-a) of the OVAT Act and Rule 14(6) of the OVAT Rules. Therefore, the Tribunal's order was set aside.
Facts
The assessee sought to reverse Input Tax Credit (ITC) on the allegation that the sale price was less than the purchase price. The Tribunal reversed the ITC, but the High Court noted that the Tribunal did not consider the relevant provisions of the OVAT Act and Rules.
Key Issues
Whether the Tribunal was justified in reversing ITC without considering the specific provisions governing sales below purchase price and the prescribed procedure for reversal.
Sections Cited
Section 20(8-a), Rule 14(6)
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ORDER 15.12.2022 Order No.
1. The present revision petition filed by the Assessee was admitted by this Court on 13th August, 2018 and the following question was framed for consideration:
“Whether on the facts and in the circumstances of the case, the Tribunal was legally justified in reversing ITC to the tune of Rs.3,05,789.00 on the allegation of sale price being less than the purchase price without taking into consideration the provisions of Section 20(8-a) of the OVAT Act which provides that where sale price of any taxable goods, for any reason, is less than the purchase price of the said goods, the input tax credit on purchase of such goo
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