Supreme Court of India

Hindustan Coca-cola Beverage Pvt. Ltd. v. Sangli Miraj & Kupwad Municipal Corporation & Ors.

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Reported as [2011] 7 S.C.R. 766
Bench Dr. Mukundakam Sharma and Anil R. Dave JJ.
Decided 4 July 2011

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What the Court ordered

In view of the aforesaid decision, it becomes obvious that the word "retention" is held to be a synonym with the word "repose", meaning thereby the article concerned must finally rest within the municipal·Hmits.

Judgment, page 13

From the headnote

Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporation Act, 1949: s.2(42) - 'Octroi' - Levy of on glass bottles and plastic crates containing aerated beverages - Plea that bottles and crates are reusable and durable and were repeatedly used by 0 manufacturer - Further plea that the prices of bottles and crates were amortized and included in retail. sale price of aerated beverages - HELD: If the oottles and crates have not finally rested in Municipal limits of the Corporation in which they are imported, the company can make an application for refund under the Rules with the relevant evidence - In case the

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