Bombay High Court Quashes Appellate Order Exceeding Jurisdiction in Stamp Duty Adjudication — Appellate Authority Cannot Set Aside Unchallenged Part of Order in Favour of Appellant Without Hearing. The Chief Controlling Revenue Authority under Section 53(1A) of Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958 exceeded its jurisdiction by setting aside a favourable part of the Collector's order not challenged by any party, violating principles of natural justice.
6 Jan 2017The petitioner, Saryu Properties and Hotels Pvt. Ltd., a company engaged in hospitality business owning two hotels in Mumbai, filed a writ petition ch...




