Tax evasion is to be construed as an anti-national habit, attitude and mindset and unconstitutional, the judge said in his July 8 order released on Tuesday. The court directed the actor to pay the fine to the Chief Minister's Covid-19 Public Releif Fund within two weeks. Supposed to be one of the top-paid stars like in Tamil cinema, actor Vijay is known for his big-ticket hits. The current market price of the car in India is approximately Rs 6 crore. Entry tax in TN is 20% of the cost of the car. Noting that non-payment of entry tax by the petitioner could never be appreciated, the judge said the actor should respect the sentiment of his fans who watch his moveis by paying for tickets. "It is only out of such money that the petitioner has purchased the world's most prestigious car for his personal use, the court said. "These actors are portraying themselves as champions to bring social justice. Their movies are against corruption in society. But they are evading tax and acting in a manner which is not in consonance with the provision of the statutues, the judges said. In his petition, Vijay Submitted he had paid the import duty to the customs department but contetnded that extraordinary are entry tax was imposed. Poll strategist Prashant Kishor met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the latter's residence on Tuesday, creating a fesh buzz in the political cricles. Kishor has recently held talks with NCP cheif Sharad Pawar leading to speculation that he was helping build a larger opposition front to take on BJP in the next cycle of assembly elections and later in the 2024 general elections. The meeting with Kishor who is Punjab CM Amarinder Singh's principle advisor' also come in the backdrop of ongoing discussions on a likely revamp of the party's state unit, but AICC general secretary Harish Rawat said "Kishor did not come to negotiate the Punjab issue", AICC general secretaries Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and KC Venugopal (organisation) were also present at the meeting. Kishor had earlier met Amarinder Singh on the impending changes in the Punjab Congress.
