Natural Gas Can Be Equated With Petroleum Gas, To Be Taxed Under Entry 23 Of 6th Schedule Of APGST Act: Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court upheld the decision of the Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal, stating that natural gas sold under Entry 23 of the 6th Schedule of the APGST Act since natural gas and petroleum gas can be equated. The court's ruling clarifies the classification and tax treatment of natural gas under the state's sales tax law, equating it with petroleum gas for the purpose of the specified entry in the schedule. This decision provides clarity for businesses involved in the sale of natural gas in the region.