High Court: Challenge to summons for documents under TNVAT Act dismissed. Dealer's compliance with Section 22(2) to be ascertained.

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....The High Court addressed a challenge to summons issued u/s 81 of TNVAT Act, 2006 in Form PP to petitioners for document submission. Petitioner argued Form PP applies only to third parties, not assesses. Court held Section 22(3) of TNVAT Act, 2006 and Rule 10(11) of TNVAT Rules, 2007 aim to select 20% assessments for detailed scrutiny. Assessment completion u/s 22 doesn't bar Assessing Officer from seeking info from listed dealers. Commercial Tax Dept. can summon petitioners for records to verify return accuracy. Court found no merit in the petitions and dismissed them.....