The Supreme Court has upheld the legality of Republic Act 9337otherwise known as the expanded value added tax law. The SC has deemed the law constitutional in its entirety and dismissed the five petitions against it.
SC Spokesperson Ismael Khan however clarified that the decision could not be described as 'unanimous' as there were sections in the law that some of the justices wanted to declare unconstitutional. But those sections were retained because there was not enough votes to strike them down. "No one (questioned) section of the law garnered the majority of 8 votes, so they stay," Khan explained.
But the temporary restraining order issued by the Court against the law on July 1, 2005 will be lifted after fifteen days when the decision becomes final. But the TRO may be extended if motions for reconsideration are filed.
Read the decision here:SC upholds EVAT legality
Republic Act 9337
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