Dy. CST v. Sreeni Printers

67 SCC 279Reported decision1987#3203 most cited

What is Dy. CST v. Sreeni Printers authority for?

A tax cannot be levied if it is not permitted under the Act, even if the doctrine of estoppel might otherwise apply. There can be no estoppel against a statute, and a party is entitled to relief if tax is levied or collected without legal authority.

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Also referred to as

Dy. CST v. Sreeni Printers · estoppel against statute · no tax without authority of law · Article 265 · statutory levy

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