| Case ID |
00d307d1-3c15-45e3-b18a-bfac8bd4f8c5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
TAX CASE Nos. 80 AND 81 OF 1963 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 24, 1967 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court held that the renunciation of shares by the assessee constituted a taxable gift under the Gift-tax Act. The right to acquire shares was conferred upon the existing shareholders at the moment the appropriate circular was issued, making it an existing right capable of being renounced and conveyed, thus falling within the definition of property as per the Gift-tax Act. The decision was upheld despite appeals, affirming the Gift-tax Officer's assessment of the value of the gift based on market value. The case emphasizes that the right to shares, even if not yet allotted, is tangible and can be treated as existing property for tax purposes. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the taxation of a gift made through the renunciation of shares by shareholders in a company. The Madras High Court examined the provisions of the Gift-tax Act, 1958, and the Companies Act, 1956, particularly focusing on the rights conferred to shareholders upon the issuance of a circular regarding fresh capital. The court clarified that such rights, once conferred, are tangible and represent existing property, thus liable for gift tax. The decision underscores the legal distinction between future and existing property in the context of taxation, reinforcing the notion that rights to shares are valuable and can form the subject of a gift. This ruling is significant for understanding the implications of share renunciation and its tax liabilities, especially for shareholders contemplating similar actions in corporate contexts. The case serves as a precedent in determining the taxable nature of rights associated with shareholding under the Gift-tax Act, highlighting the need for accurate valuation and compliance with tax obligations. |
| Court |
Madras High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Sri Ramalingam Choodambikai Mills Limited,
Dhanalakshmi Mills Ltd.
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| Judges |
Srinivasan,
Ramakrishnan
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| Lawyers |
K. Srinivasan,
D.S. Meenakshisundaram,
V. Balasubrahmanyan
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| Petitioners |
S.R. Chockalingam Chettiar
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Gift-tax
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| Citations |
1968 SLD 205 = (1968) 70 ITR 397
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| Other Citations |
Miss Dhun Dadabhoy Kapadia v. CIT [1963] 48 ITR 882 (Bom.)
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| Laws Involved |
Gift-tax Act, 1958,
Companies Act, 1956,
Sale of Goods Act, 1930
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| Sections |
2(xii),
2(xxii),
81,
2(7)
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