Amicable tax resolution sought as deposited amount is treated as tax payment without prejudice to both parties' claims.

The HC adjourned the matter for further consideration and directed the parties to explore an amicable resolution through the Finance Secretary. The amount deposited by the appellant was to be treated as payment towards tax in the present case, expressly without prejudice to the parties' rights and contentions. The text reflects a procedural accommodation rather than a final adjudication on the merits.

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Outcome: The matter was adjourned for further consideration and the parties were directed to explore an amicable solution through the Finance Secretary, with the amount deposited by the appellant to be treated as payment towards tax in the present case, without prejudice to the parties' rights and contentions.

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