Hon'ble Rajesh Chandra,J.
At the very outset counsl for the petitioner informs that in same set of facts series of writ petitions have been entertained by the High Court and protection has been given. Copies of various orders passed by this Court has been annexed.
Connect with Writ Petition Tax 909/10 Counter affidavit may be filed on or before the date fixed.
List in August, 2010.
It is accordingly directed that in the meantime, entry tax will not be realized from the petitioner in respect of the transactions before the date of promulgation of the Ordinance dated 24th September,2007 provided the petitioner furnishes security other than cash or Bank guarantee to the satisfaction of the respondent no.2 for the amount of entry tax due for that period and the entry tax in respect of the transactions for the subsequent period will also not be realised from the petitioner provided the petitioner furnishes bank guarantee for the amount due in respect of the transactions after that date. Both type of securities have to be filed within a month. Declaration form for import demanded by the petitioner will not be refused solely on the ground that the entry tax has not been paid.
Order Date :- 28.6.2010 SM