Construction Company Faces Tax Payment Obligation During Appeal, Supreme Court Seeks Comprehensive Response on Dispute Resolution

SC issued notice in a tax-related appeal involving a construction company. The court clarified that taxes must be paid during the pending appeal, with no stay of the original judgment. Notice is returnable in the week of 09.09.2024, to be served through all modes, including dasti.

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Issues involved: Notice issued for a legal matter, clarification on payment of taxes pending appeal.

Notice Issue: The Supreme Court, comprising HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA and HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DIPANKAR DATTA, issued notice returnable in the week commencing 09.09.2024. The notice was to be served by all modes, including dasti.

Payment of Taxes: The Court clarified that the operation of the impugned judgment/order had not been stayed, emphasizing that taxes would need to be paid while the appeal was pending. The petitioner, Prahitha Constructions Private Limited, was informed that appropriate orders would be passed in accordance with the law if aggrieved by the situation.

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