(1.) THIS and the connected case are references under Section 11 (1) of the U. P. Sales Tax Act and relate to the assessment years 1966 -67 and 1967 -68. Common questions of law arise in both the references. The questions in respect of assessment year 1966 -67 are as under:
(2.) IDENTICAL questions have been referred in respect of the assessment year 1967 -68 and hence the decision in this case shall govern the connected case also.
(3.) ON appeal the appellate authority determined the net turnovers as below: