PTD 2016

2016 PLP 483 (PTD)

K.B. ENTERPRISES Versus FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN and others

Jurisdiction / Court
Lahore High Court
Decided Date
W.P. No.12664 of 2015, decided on 2nd June, 2015.
Honorable Judges
Mrs. Ayesha A. Malik, J
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2016 PLP 483 (PTD)
Forum / Court Lahore High Court
Bench Members Mrs. Ayesha A. Malik, J
Parties K.B. ENTERPRISES Versus FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN and others
Primary Law Sales Tax Act (VII of 1990)
💡 Quick Legal QA & Summary / سوال و جواب خلاصہ
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2016 PLP 483 (PTD)?

This judgment primarily cites: Sales Tax Act (VII of 1990) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2016 PLP 483 (PTD)?

The case was heard and decided by the Lahore High Court bench comprising: Mrs. Ayesha A. Malik, J.

Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?

Cite this legal precedent as: 2016 PLP 483 (PTD) (K.B. ENTERPRISES Versus FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN and others). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Sales Tax Act (VII of 1990)

Representation

  • Khubaib Ahmad for Petitioner.
  • Sarfraz Ahmad Cheema for Respondents.

Headnotes / Summary

Ss. 11(3) & 46

Constitution of Pakistan, Art. 199

Constitutional petition

Recovery of sales tax

Second show cause notice during pendency of appeal before Appellate Tribunal

Double jeopardy

Petitioner/taxpayer sought direction to set aside second show-cause notice issued to petitioner in respect of matter in which appeal of Department was pending before Appellate Tribunal

Validity

Appeal of the Department was pending in the same matter with respect to which second show cause notice was issued, therefore, no occasion existed to issue a fresh show cause notice to petitioner

High Court set aside impugned show-cause notice and directed Department to pursue appeal before Appellate Tribunal

Constitutional petition was allowed, accordingly.

Judgment & Decree

MRS. AYESHA A. MALIK, J.

Learned counsel for the Petitioner states that against the order of Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals) dated 28.11.2012, an appeal has been filed by the Respondent Department which is still pending. States that since the matter of the Respondent Department is pending before the Appellate Tribunal (Inland Revenue), Lahore, the Respondents cannot issue a fresh show cause notice on the same matter. States that any grievance that they may have with respect to the order passed by the Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals) should be raised before the Appellate Tribunal.

2. Learned counsel for the Respondents states that no decision has been taken on the appeal. Further states that Respondent No.3 may look into the matter and pass a speaking order on the issue.

3. I have heard both the learned counsel and find that admittedly an appeal is pending on the same matter with respect to the same allegations and the same amount of Rs.1,850,156/-. Since the appeal of the Respondent Department is pending, there is no occasion to issue a fresh show cause notice. Therefore, the impugned show cause notice is set aside and the Respondents should pursue their appeal before the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue.

4. Petition is allowed in the above terms. KMZ/K-6/L Petition allowed.