Tax liability can be paid in monthly installments

Last updated: 14 October 2024

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The Madras High Court has ruled that a company experiencing financial difficulties can pay its outstanding tax liability in monthly instalments. In the case of M/s Ohm Srinivasa Paper Boards (P.) Ltd., the court directed the company to pay the balance amount over 12 months, acknowledging accumulated losses and partial payments already made. This decision provides a potential avenue for other businesses facing similar challenges to manage their tax obligations.

Court :
Madras High Court

Brief :
The Hon'ble Madras High Court in the case of M/s Ohm Srinivasa Paper Boards (P.) Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Central GST and Central Excise [Writ Miscellaneous Petition (MD) Nos. 7930 and 7932 of 2022 dated July 03, 2024] directed the Assessee to pay balance amount for the past period in 12 monthly installments from August 01, 2024 to July 01, 2025, considering the accumulated losses and partial payment is already made, where the Assessee failed to discharge the liability as per law under Section 142 of the Central Goods and Services Act, 2017 ("the CGST Act"). Hence, the writ petition was disposed of.

Citation :
Writ Miscellaneous Petition (MD) Nos. 7930 and 7932 of 2022 dated July 03, 2024

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