| Case ID |
091558b0-fb7d-4182-9cef-a740ebe5db9a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
CIVIL APPEAL No. 1247 OF 1980 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 08, 1986 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court remanded the case back to the High Court to examine whether the provisions of section 40A(7)(b)(ii) had been complied with in the instant case. It was determined that the first condition in the section was satisfied by the assessee, but the second and third conditions needed further examination. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's judgment was set aside for fresh consideration based on the observations made by the Supreme Court. This outcome highlights the importance of compliance with legal provisions in tax deductions related to gratuity liabilities. |
| Summary |
In the case of D.V. Bapat v. Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., the Supreme Court addressed the complexities surrounding tax deductions for gratuity liabilities under section 40A(7) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The case arose after the Income Tax Officer denied the assessee's claim for a deduction based on an actuarial valuation of gratuity liabilities for the assessment year 1973-74. The Supreme Court's ruling emphasized the necessity for the High Court to reassess the compliance of the assessee with the specific provisions of the law, particularly focusing on the conditions outlined in section 40A(7)(b)(ii). This ruling has significant implications for corporate tax practices, especially in the context of gratuity payments, and serves as a crucial precedent for future cases involving tax deductions and compliance with statutory provisions. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of India
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| Entities Involved |
D.V. Bapat, Income Tax Officer,
Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd.
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| Judges |
R.S. PATHAK,
SABYASACHI MUKHARJI
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| Lawyers |
Dr. V. Gauri Shankar,
Miss A. Subhashini,
Mrs. Anjali,
K. Verma
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| Petitioners |
D.V. Bapat, Income Tax Officer
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| Respondents |
Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd.
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 1497,
(1986) 159 ITR 938
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| Other Citations |
Tala Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. v. D.V. Bapat, ITO [1975] 101 ITR 292 (Bom.),
Shree Sajjan Mills Ltd. v. CIT [1985] 156 ITR 58 5 (SC)
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
40A(7)
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