Vasant Chemicals Ltd. vs Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply ...

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the sewerage cess levied under Section 55 of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Act, 1989, affirming the High Court's dismissal of the writ petitions. The Court established that the appellant, M/s Vasant Chemicals Limited, is liable to pay the cess as per the agreement with the HMWS&SB, which includes obligations under Clause 16 regarding sewerage cess. The Court concluded that the cess is a legitimate charge for the services provided by the Board, thereby rejecting the appellant's claims against the levy.