| Case ID |
038aa7f9-e381-4030-a777-12590258c6ec |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
ED Ref. Nos. 8, 18 and 20 of 1978 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 19, 1979 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court held that an appeal against the order of rectification made under section 61 of the Estate Duty Act was maintainable under section 62(1)(b). This decision clarified that when a rectification increases the liability to estate duty, the accountable person has the right to appeal. The Tribunal's decision was consistent with the interpretation of the law, distinguishing it from previous cases that dealt with different contexts. The judgment emphasized that the language of section 62(1)(b) allows for a broader interpretation, thereby granting rights to the accountable person to contest the increased liability resulting from rectification. Consequently, the court ruled in favor of the accountable person and against the Revenue, affirming the appeal's validity. |
| Summary |
In the case of ED Ref. Nos. 8, 18 and 20 of 1978, the Gujarat High Court addressed the appealability of rectification orders under the Estate Duty Act, 1953. The primary question was whether an appeal could be made against an order of rectification that increased the estate duty liability. The court ruled in favor of the accountable person, allowing the appeal, based on the interpretation of section 62(1)(b). This case is significant as it clarifies the rights of taxpayers in contesting rectifications that affect their tax liabilities. The decision stresses the importance of understanding the language and intent of the law to ensure fair treatment of taxpayers, and it aligns with the judicial principles established in previous cases. This ruling is vital for legal practitioners and advocates in tax law, emphasizing the need for precise legal interpretation in estate duty matters. |
| Court |
Gujarat High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
B.J. Divan, C.J.,
B.K. Mehta, J
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| Lawyers |
N.U. Raval,
G.N. Desai,
R.P. Bhatt,
K.C. Patel,
K.N. Kaji
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| Petitioners |
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| Respondents |
Late. Jayantilal Keshavlal Mehta,
Late. Smt. Ansuyaben Sarabhai,
Late. Smt. Champaben Sakarlal
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| Citations |
1979 SLD 995,
(1979) 117 ITR 51
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| Other Citations |
CED v. P.E. Venkitraman [1978] 115 ITR 222 (Ker.),
Mandal Ginning and Pressing Co. Ltd. v. CIT [1973] 90 ITR 332 (Guj.)
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| Laws Involved |
Estate Duty Act, 1953
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| Sections |
61,
62(1)(b)
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