High Court of Karnataka15 June 2026

Bruhath Bangalore Mahanagara Palike v. PMJ Constructions (P.) Ltd

For revenueRemanded

WRIT APPEAL NO. 1478 OF 2025 (LB-TAX)

The ruling in brief

Where contractor sought reimbursement of increased tax liability after GST implementation under pre-GST contract with BBMP, but agreement required submission of proof of tax payment and GST law did not require certification by tax authorities, quantification without verification was improper and matter was to be decided after contractor submitted requisite documents to BBMP Commissioner

Provisions considered

Section 5, read with section 20 of Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 - Article 226 of Constitution of India, 1950

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