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June 16, 2026   Notifications Customs
Retrospective customs duty relief for nuclear power generation imports under tariff item 84013000
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Whether the expression ‘shall’ partakes the character of ‘may’ de...

Understanding "Shall" as "May" in Rule 20(2): Flexibility Over Mandate Based on Legislative Intent.

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VAT and Sales Tax August 13, 2019 Case Laws HC
Whether the expression ‘shall’ partakes the character of ‘may’ depends upon the intent of legislation, which requires to be achieved not only from the phraseology of the provision, but considering its nature, design and the consequences. Applying this principle, the word ‘shall’ used in rule 20(2) requires to be read as ‘may’
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