Supreme Court of India · 2005-02-18
M. Ahammedkutty Haji vs Tahsildar, Kozhikode Kerala And Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2005 SUPREME COURT 1967
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M. Ahammedkutty Haji
- Respondent
- Tahsildar, Kozhikode Kerala And Ors
- Bench
- Ruma Pal, C.K. Thakker
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the assessment order under the Kerala Building Tax Act, 1975, specifically referencing Section 15(1) regarding rectification of mistakes. The Court established that the assessing authority's revised valuation of the building was valid and that the initial assessment could be rectified if found erroneous. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the tax liability of Rs. 4,02,150 as determined by the local authority.