Equity SM Subramaniam saw that sidestepping charge is an "hostile to public propensity, disposition and attitude and unlawful." He further scrutinized the honesty of famous actors, who make motion pictures that urge their fans to be legitimate residents, while they, when all is said and done, endeavor to avoid charge.
Vijay had moved the court against the "uncommon section charge" forced on his vehicle imported from England, in spite of having paid the import obligation according to the Customs Act during the hour of procurement.
"These Actors are depicting themselves as champion to acquire the social equity the general public. Their photos are against degenerate exercises in the general public. Be that as it may, they are dodging duty and acting in a way, which isn't in consonance with the arrangements of the Statutes," read the request gave by Justice SM Subramaniam on June 8, which was unveiled on Tuesday.
"Individual paying assessment reliably and instantly is to be considered as a genuine saint," the court added while reminding the solicitor that he was compelled by a solemn obligation to cover charges, remembering that he purchased "the world's renowned vehicle" with the cash, which comes "from the helpless man's blood and from their well deserved cash and not from the sky."
The High Court seat additionally communicated frustration over Vijay's request. "The average person are inspired and urged to act as a legitimate resident and make good on charge and to flourish hard to accomplish social equity in the general public. On the off chance that the rich, princely and presumed people neglects to pay the duty as appropriate, then, at that point this Court with torment, records that it would be far to accomplish the sacred objectives," it added.
The court has given fourteen days' an ideal opportunity to Vijay to clear his duty levy, if not paid as of now. The court additionally forced fine of Rs 1 lakh, which will go to the Chief Minister's Fund set apart for Covid-19 help work.
"Individual paying duty reliably and quickly is to be considered as a genuine saint," the court added.
Vijay is yet to remark on the matter. On the work front, Vijay was most recently seen in Master. What's more, he is at present occupied with chief Nelson Dilipkumar's Beast.