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KERALA HIGH COURT
A.M. Shaffique, J
Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort Pvt. Ltd. (M/s.) v. Commercial Tax Officer (Luxury Tax) Palakkad and Others
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| 1. petitioner challenges luxury tax classification. (Para 1) |
| 2. judicial review limits on superintendence powers. (Para 2 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. nature of services determines hotel vs hospital. (Para 6 , 7 , 10) |
| 4. facilities reflect tourist services, not medical. (Para 11 , 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 5. charges and guest motives indicate accommodation. (Para 15 , 16 , 17 , 18) |
| 6. final determination supports tribunal's findings. (Para 20) |
1. In this Original Petition filed under Art.227 of the Constitution of India, petitioner challenges Ext. P5 order passed by the Tribunal and seeks a declaration that the petitioner’s establishment is an Ayurvedic Hospital providing traditional Ayurvedic treatment and that it is liable to pay luxury tax under the Kerala Tax on Luxuries Act, 1986, (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’ for short), only w.e.f. 01/04/2008.
2. Heard the learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioner and also the Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.
3. Ext. P2 is an order of assessment passed against the petitioner under the Act for the assessment years 2003-04 to 2007-08 treating the petitioner’s establishment as a Hotel as defined under S.2(e) of the said
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