The Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to challenge the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) system, labelling it 'arbitrary and irrational'. The Chief Justice of India noted the petition was 'very badly drafted' and suggested the petitioner could pursue the matter in the Delhi High Court instead. The court acknowledged that TDS is a widely accepted practice globally and essential for tax compliance.
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 infri
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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.