State of West Bengal v. Kesoram Industries Limited
What is State of West Bengal v. Kesoram Industries Limited authority for?
A taxing statute must be interpreted strictly based on what is clearly expressed, without implying anything not stated or importing provisions to supply deficiencies. Equitable considerations are entirely out of place, and a person must clearly fall within the ambit of the charging section to be taxed.
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State of West Bengal v. Kesoram Industries Limited · Kesoram Industries 10 SCC 201 · interpretation of taxing statute · strict construction tax law · equitable considerations taxation · charging section ambit · literal rule interpretation · Article 265 tax law · taxing statute clearly expressed · Income Tax interpretation principles
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