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SC upholds states’ power to levy additional sales tax under 1974 ruling

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that a 1974 Constitution Bench ruling upholding states' power to impose additional sales tax or surcharge calculated as a percentage of the…

SC upholds states' power to levy additional sales tax under 1974 ruling
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that a 1974 Constitution Bench ruling upholding states' power to impose additional sales tax or surcharge calculated as a percentage of the existing sales tax continues to hold the field, saying a reference on the issue had become academic. A seven-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India…

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