Puducherry Municipal Decree (Levy and Validation of Taxes, Duties, Cesses and Fees) Act, 1973

Puducherry Municipal Decree (Levy and Validation of Taxes, Duties, Cesses and Fees) Act, 1973

This Act validates taxes, duties, cesses, and fees that were collected in Puducherry before 1973 under the Municipal Decree. It confirms that these payments are legally valid and prevents people from suing local councils to get their money back. The law also replaces a previous ordinance and ensures that any actions taken by municipal authorities regarding these taxes are considered lawful. Essentially, it protects the government and local councils from legal disputes over old tax collections and establishes the current legal framework for these charges.

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