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THE WEST BENGAL VALUE ADDED TAX ACT, 2003
CHAPTER I: PRELIMINARY

2. Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(7). "casual dealer" means a person, other than a dealer who, whether as principal, agent or in any other capacity, has occasional transaction involving buying, selling, supplying or distributing goods in West Bengal, whether for cash or for deferred payment, or for commission, remuneration or other valuable consideration and includes, whether he has fixed place of business in West Bengal or not,-

    (a) a transporter, carrier or transporting agent, as defined in clause (52) who, while carrying any goods in his goods vehicle as defined in clause (16), fails to disclose the name and address of the consignor or consignee in West Bengal or fails to furnish a copy of the invoice, challan, transport receipt or consignment note or document of like nature in respect of such goods, or

    (b) an owner or lessee or occupier of a warehouse who fails to disclose the name and address of the owner of any goods stored at his warehouse or fails to satisfy the Commissioner that such goods are for his personal use or consumption,

and such transporter, carrier or transporting agent, or owner or lessee or occupier of a warehouse, shall be deemed to have purchased such goods on his own account;