Supreme Court of India · 2004-08-25
M/S. Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd vs State Of Jharkhand & Ors
- Citation / case number
- 2004 AIR SCW 4842
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M/S. Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd
- Respondent
- State Of Jharkhand & Ors
- Bench
- N Santosh Hegde, A K Mathur
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal regarding the interpretation of sales tax exemptions under the Bihar Finance Act, specifically Section 7, in the context of industrial policy incentives. The Court held that the appellant's diversification into a new product line qualifies for the benefits of the sales tax exemption as per the amended policy, which treats such diversification as the establishment of a new unit. The judgment of the High Court was set aside, affirming the appellant's entitlement to the sales tax incentives.