In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday dealt a major blow to the Centre ruling that the royalty payable on minerals does not constitute a tax. In a majority verdict of 8:1, a nine-judg… [+1935 chars]
Setback to Centre as Supreme Court rules royalty on minerals is not tax - Hindustan Times
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