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of <h1>High Court reverses Tribunal, allows exemption on high sea sales under CST Act, emphasizes proper documentation</h1> <h3>M/s. Plastic Sales Corporation, Chennai-79, M/s. Raj Chem Plast Versus The Tamil Nadu Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal (Additional Bench), The Appellate Assistant Commissioner (CT) -II, The Commercial Tax Officer</h3> M/s. Plastic Sales Corporation, Chennai-79, M/s. Raj Chem Plast Versus The Tamil Nadu Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal (Additional Bench), The Appellate ... Issues:- Disallowance of exemption claimed on high sea sales- Interpretation of documents of title under the CST Act, 1956- Conflict between findings of the First Appellate Authority and the TribunalDisallowance of Exemption Claimed on High Sea Sales:The writ petitions involved registered dealers challenging an assessment order disallowing exemption claimed on high sea sales. The dealer, M/s.Plastic Sales Corporation, reported a total turnover in their monthly return under the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956. The Assessing Officer disallowed the exemption due to alleged interpolation of the customer's name in the Bills of Entry. The First Appellate Authority found in favor of the dealer, emphasizing that the goods were sold on high sea sale basis with proper documentation. The Tribunal, however, reversed this decision, leading to the State filing an appeal.Interpretation of Documents of Title under the CST Act, 1956:The dispute centered on the interpretation of documents of title under the CST Act, 1956. The First Appellate Authority considered Bills of Lading as documents of title, verifying the high sea sales transactions. The Tribunal's decision was challenged based on the argument that the Bill of Lading endorsed in favor of high seas buyers before crossing customs station fulfilled the requirements of Section 5(2) of the CST Act. The legal position was supported by previous judgments and the definition of 'importer' under the Customs Act.Conflict Between Findings of the First Appellate Authority and the Tribunal:The High Court analyzed conflicting views between the First Appellate Authority and the Tribunal. The Court referred to the case of State of Tamil Nadu Vs. Kawarlal & Co., emphasizing the importance of Bills of Lading as documents of title in high sea sales. The Court also distinguished the case from a Supreme Court decision, M/s.Vellanki Frame Works Vs. CTO, Visakapatnam, highlighting the factual distinctions. Ultimately, the High Court set aside the Tribunal's decision, reinstating the orders of the First Appellate Authority. The judgment emphasized the importance of factual findings and legal interpretations in resolving the dispute.
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