PTD 2017

2017 PLP 1225 (PTD)

SINDH REVENUE BOARD through Assistant Commissioner Versus Messrs TELEVISION MEDIA NETWORK (PVT.) LTD.

Jurisdiction / Court
Sindh High Court
Decided Date
Special S.T.R.A. No.29 and C.M.A. No.881 of 2016, decided on 23rd February, 2017.
Honorable Judges
Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi and Arshad Hussain Khan, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2017 PLP 1225 (PTD)
Forum / Court Sindh High Court
Bench Members Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi and Arshad Hussain Khan, JJ
Parties SINDH REVENUE BOARD through Assistant Commissioner Versus Messrs TELEVISION MEDIA NETWORK (PVT.) LTD.
Primary Law Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act (XII of 2011)
💡 Quick Legal QA & Summary / سوال و جواب خلاصہ
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2017 PLP 1225 (PTD)?

This judgment primarily cites: Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act (XII of 2011) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2017 PLP 1225 (PTD)?

The case was heard and decided by the Sindh High Court bench comprising: Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi and Arshad Hussain Khan, JJ.

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

Cite this legal precedent as: 2017 PLP 1225 (PTD) (SINDH REVENUE BOARD through Assistant Commissioner Versus Messrs TELEVISION MEDIA NETWORK (PVT.) LTD.). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act (XII of 2011)

Headnotes / Summary

Ss.43, 23 & 63

Non-payment of sales tax on services

Assessment of tax

Imposition of penalty on taxpayer for non-payment of sales tax on services in terms of S.43 of the Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act, 2011

Reference to High Court

Question before the High Court was whether the Appellate Tribunal was justified in deleting penalty imposed on the taxpayer in terms of Serial Number 3 of S.43 of the Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act, 2011--Validity

Perusal of record revealed that Appellate Tribunal had confirmed penalty on the taxpayer for non-registration and failure to file returns but deleted the penalty imposed in terms of Serial Number 3 of S.43 of the Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act, 2011 for the reason that since there was no assessment order passed under S.23 of the Sindh Sales Tax on Services, 2011 by which taxpayer's liability could be determined, therefore the said penalty was not justified

High Court observed that in absence of determination of any sales tax liability through an assessment under S.23 of the Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act, 2011, penalty on taxpayer in terms of Serial Number 3 of S.43 of the Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act, 2011 could not be imposed

Order of Appellate Tribunal, therefore, depicted the correct legal position

Reference was answered, accordingly.