WALCHANDNAGAR INDUSTRIES LTD vs MUNICIPAL CORPORATION CITY OF PUNE

The Supreme Court held that the High Court must determine the constitutional validity of the Municipal Corporation's order dated 07.07.2007, which set the property tax rate, as it is essential for the appellate authority to make an informed decision regarding the appellant's tax liability. The Court found that the High Court's refusal to address this issue was erroneous and thus set aside the impugned order, remitting the matter back to the High Court for expeditious resolution. The appeal was allowed without costs.