Karnataka High Court Dismisses Petitions Challenging Excise License Fee Hike — License Fee Enhancement for CL-2, CL-7, and CL-9 Licenses Upheld as Valid Exercise of Power Under Section 17 of Karnataka Excise Act, 1965. Court Held That the Fee Is a Privilege Fee and Not a Tax, and the Government's Policy Decision Is Not Arbitrary.
24 Jun 2014The petitioners, who are holders of CL-2, CL-7, and CL-9 excise licenses for retail sale of liquor and bars/restaurants in Hubli and Gadag districts, ...




