Secondment tax demand stayed from coercive action pending further hearing on interim interference

The Delhi High Court considered whether a demand arising from the alleged tax default on secondment of foreign employees justified interim intervention and stay of coercive measures. Notice was issued, and coercive action against the petitioner under the impugned order was restrained until the next date of hearing, preserving the petitioner's interim protection pending further consideration.

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Issues: Whether the demand arising from alleged tax default on secondment of foreign employees warranted interim interference, and whether coercive steps should be stayed pending consideration.

Outcome: Notice issued. No coercive action was to be taken against the petitioner pursuant to the impugned order till the next date of hearing.

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