| Case ID |
08e06b7e-b6c3-4302-9d00-2834d7e63050 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
I.T.A. Nos. 725 & 726/KB of 2012 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 08, 2013 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue confirmed the relief granted by the Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals) by deleting the levy of the Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) for the tax years 2010 and 2011. The Tribunal upheld that the CIR(A) had followed the precedent set by the Lahore High Court and the Tribunal itself, leading to the conclusion that there were no valid grounds to challenge the CIR(A)'s decision. Additionally, regarding the minimum tax under section 113 of the Income Tax Ordinance, the Tribunal found that the provisions and interpretations favoring the taxpayer were justified. The case emphasized that the tax laws must treat similarly placed taxpayers equally and that any discrimination against established businesses in favor of new entrants was unjustifiable. Thus, the appeals filed by the Revenue were dismissed and the CIR(A)'s decisions were confirmed. |
| Summary |
In the case involving M/s. Awan Trading Co. (Pvt.) Limited, the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue addressed significant issues regarding the application of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 and the Workers Welfare Fund Ordinance, 1971. The Tribunal's decision focused on the validity of the levies imposed on the taxpayer by the Revenue, particularly concerning the Workers Welfare Fund and minimum tax provisions. The Tribunal highlighted the importance of adhering to precedents established by higher courts to ensure fairness in tax treatment. The case emphasized the principles of equality before the law, asserting that all taxpayers meeting the necessary conditions should be treated similarly without discrimination based on the age of their business operations. This ruling is crucial for businesses seeking clarity on tax obligations and the application of exemptions under the Income Tax Ordinance. The Tribunal's decision reinforces the need for just and reasonable tax laws that uphold the constitutional rights of taxpayers, particularly in the context of the Workers Welfare Fund and minimum tax regulations. |
| Court |
Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue
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| Entities Involved |
M/s. Awan Trading Co. (Pvt.) Limited
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| Judges |
Jawaid Masood Tahir Bhatti, Chairman,
Farzana Jabeen, Accountant Member
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Aleem, Advocate for the Appellant,
Mumtaz Ali Bhaio, DR, for the Respondent
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| Petitioners |
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| Respondents |
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| Citations |
2013 SLD 237,
(2013) 108 TAX 120
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| Other Citations |
(2011) 103 Tax 96 (H.C. Lah.),
(2011) 103 Tax 5 (H.C. Lah.)
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Ordinance, 2001,
Workers Welfare Fund Ordinance, 1971
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| Sections |
122,
122(9),
113,
4
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