Supreme Court rules Finance Minister's statement not binding; overturns High Court decision. The Supreme Court held that the Finance Minister's statement in Parliament is not binding as a promise to stop the realization of disputed cess. The High ...
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Supreme Court rules Finance Minister's statement not binding; overturns High Court decision.
The Supreme Court held that the Finance Minister's statement in Parliament is not binding as a promise to stop the realization of disputed cess. The High Court's decision based on promissory estoppel was overturned, and the appeal was allowed with no costs.
The Supreme Court held that the Finance Minister's statement in Parliament is not binding as a promise to stop the realization of disputed cess. The High Court's decision based on promissory estoppel was overturned, and the appeal was allowed with no costs. (Case Citation: 1997 (9) TMI 606 - SC)
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