Supreme Court Clarifies Difference Between Royalty and Tax in Advertising Fee Dispute, Upholds Patna Municipal Corporation's Right to Charge ₹10 per Square Foot as Royalty but Strikes Down Penalties for Non-Payment Due to Lack of Statutory Backing

Supreme Court Clarifies Difference Between Royalty and Tax in Advertising Fee Dispute, Upholds Patna Municipal Corporation’s Right to Charge ₹10 per Square Foot as Royalty but Strikes Down Penalties for Non-Payment Due to Lack of Statutory Backing

Court’s Decision: The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Patna Municipal Corporation, allowing it to charge a royalty of ₹10 per square foot for advertisements displayed within its jurisdiction.…