| Case ID |
05191140-c4ec-4fa6-87c0-cbd20af4ae10 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
IT APPEAL No. 511 OF 2011 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 30, 2011 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 30, 2011 |
| Decision |
The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of the revenue, confirming that the penalty imposed by the Assessing Officer was within the limitation period prescribed under section 275(1)(a) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The court clarified that the six-month limitation period for imposing penalties starts after the appeals from an assessment order have been finally decided. It held that the proviso to section 275(1)(a) does not negate the six-month limitation when the Assessing Officer acts within that timeframe following the Tribunal's order. This decision emphasized a strict interpretation of the limitation provisions regarding penalty imposition, ensuring compliance with statutory timelines. |
| Summary |
In the case of IT APPEAL No. 511 OF 2011, the Delhi High Court addressed the issue of penalty imposition under the Income-tax Act, 1961, specifically focusing on the limitations set forth in section 275(1)(a). The case arose from the Assessing Officer's disallowance of certain expenditures claimed by the assessee, leading to the initiation of penalty proceedings. The court examined the timeline of events, confirming that the penalty was levied within the six-month period following the Tribunal's order. By interpreting the relevant sections of the law, the court reinforced the importance of adhering to statutory deadlines for penalty imposition, thus providing clarity for future cases involving similar issues. This ruling is pivotal for understanding the interplay between the timing of appeals and the imposition of penalties, a crucial aspect for taxpayers and tax professionals alike. |
| Court |
Delhi High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Mohair Investment & Trading Co. P. Ltd.
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| Judges |
A.K. Sikri,
Siddharth Mridul
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| Lawyers |
Sanjeev Sabharwal,
Ajay Vohra,
Ms. Kavita Jha,
Somnath Shukla
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| Petitioners |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Respondents |
Mohair Investment & Trading Co. P. Ltd.
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| Citations |
2012 SLD 3312,
(2012) 345 ITR 51
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| Other Citations |
Rayala Corporation (P.) Ltd. v. Union of India [2007] 288 ITR 452 /161 Taxman 127 (Mad.),
CIT v. Ajax Products Ltd. [1965] 55 ITR 741 (SC),
CIT v. Indo-Mercantile Bank Ltd. [1959] 36 ITR 1 (SC),
S.C. Cambatta & Co. Ltd. v. CIT [1952] 21 ITR 121 (Bom.)
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
271(1)(c),
275(1)(a)
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