| Case ID |
003bdc66-9b28-4fe3-85de-e7eb4e9c979d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
IT APPEAL No. 601 OF 2007 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 07, 2008 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Tribunal found that the assessee's unit, which came into operation during the year 1991-92, had converted into a 100% export-oriented unit in 1995-96. The Tribunal concluded that, according to the CBDT Circular No. 1/2005, the assessee was entitled to exemption under section 10B. The finding of the Tribunal being one of fact did not raise any substantial question of law, thus the appeal was dismissed. The claim for exemption under section 10B was made by the assessee for the first time in a letter dated 19-1-2001, and it was determined that the unit's conversion and its registration as a 100% EOU occurred after the relevant assessment year. Therefore, the Tribunal's decision was upheld. |
| Summary |
In the case between Commissioner of Income Tax-I, Ludhiana and Mahavir Spg. Mills Ltd., the Punjab and Haryana High Court dealt with the exemption claims under section 10B of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The court examined the circumstances surrounding the unit's operation and its conversion into a 100% Export Oriented Unit (EOU). The Tribunal found that the unit, operational since 1991-92, was registered as an EOU in 1995-96. The critical issue was the timing of the exemption claim, which was first presented in 2001. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to established circulars and the law's requirements regarding exemption claims. Ultimately, the Tribunal's ruling was affirmed, reinforcing the necessity for compliance with procedural mandates in tax law. This case highlights the intricate nature of tax exemptions, particularly in the context of export-oriented units, and underscores the importance of timely and accurate claims in tax assessments. Key legal principles and procedural compliance are crucial for entities seeking similar exemptions in the future. |
| Court |
Punjab and Haryana High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Mahavir Spg. Mills Ltd.,
Commissioner of Income Tax-I, Ludhiana
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| Judges |
SATISH KUMAR MITTAL,
RAKESH KUMAR GARG
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| Lawyers |
Sanjeev Bansal
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| Petitioners |
Commissioner of Income Tax-I, Ludhiana
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| Respondents |
Mahavir Spg. Mills Ltd.
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 4094,
(2008) 303 ITR 353
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| Other Citations |
CIT v. Vardhman Polytex Ltd. [IT Appeal No. 241 of 2004, dated 21-8-2006]
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
10B
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