M/S.Vijayalakshmi Marketing vs The State Of Tamil Nadu on 23 July, 2024
10. In fine, the writ appeal is allowed the order of the learned Single
Judge dismissing the writ petition is set aside. The demand made by the
sub-Registrar is also set aside. The 47-A proceedings are quashed. All duty
collected from the appellant except the duty of 5% + 1% i.e., found payable
as per the judgment of this Court in Bell Tower Enterprises LLP, Rep. by its
Managing Partner Vs. State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary to
Government (Supra) will be refunded to the petitioner with interest at 9%
from the date of payment till date of repayment. It is seen that the petitioner
has also paid a sum of Rs.74,50,000/- towards additional duty in the
proceedings under Section 47-A of the Stamp Act. The said sum will also be
refunded to the petitioner with interest at 9% from the date of payment viz.,
22.03.2024 till date of repayment. No costs. Consequently, the connected
miscellaneous petitions are closed.