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The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to declare the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) system as "manifestly arbitrary, irrational, and violative of fundamental rights." The PIL, filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, contended that the current TDS framework infringes on constitutional rights, including the right to equality. SC Labels Plea 'Badly Drafted,' Suggests Delhi High Court Route While rejecting the petition, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Kh
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FAQ :
The Supreme Court dismissed the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) system.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition because it was considered 'very badly drafted'.
The Supreme Court suggested that the petitioner could move the Delhi High Court with their challenge.
The TDS system is a mechanism to ensure a steady flow of revenue to the government and reduce tax evasion by collecting taxes at the point of income generation.
No, the court noted that the TDS mechanism is a widely accepted practice across several countries.
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