| Case ID |
0929e967-15b3-4e13-ba62-e513187b8c5e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
IT REFERENCE No. 4 OF 2001 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 06, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Gauhati High Court held that the law does not require the maintenance of separate accounts for claiming deductions under sections 80HH and 80-I of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The Court found that the Appellate Tribunal was incorrect in its assertion that the assessee-company needed to submit audited accounts to support its claims for deductions. The decision of the Tribunal was overturned, establishing that the company was entitled to the deductions claimed without the necessity for separate accounting. This ruling clarifies the interpretation of the Income-tax Act concerning deductions in backward areas, reinforcing the accessibility of tax benefits for industrial undertakings. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of the Income-tax Act, specifically sections 80HH and 80-I, which provide deductions for profits and gains from industrial undertakings in backward areas. The Gauhati High Court addressed whether a company must maintain separate accounts to claim these deductions. The ruling emphasized that the law does not mandate separate accounting, thereby facilitating easier access to tax benefits for companies operating in designated backward regions. The decision is crucial for businesses seeking to optimize their tax positions under the Income-tax Act, ensuring that they can claim rightful deductions without the burden of additional accounting requirements. This case is significant for tax practitioners and businesses alike, as it clarifies the procedural expectations for claiming deductions. The ruling could potentially influence future tax litigation and policy-making, enhancing the understanding of compliance requirements under the Income-tax Act. |
| Court |
Gauhati High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Commissioner of Income Tax,
Bongaigaon Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd.
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| Judges |
J.N. Sarma,
D. Biswas
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| Lawyers |
A.K. Saraf,
U. Bhuiya
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| Petitioners |
Bongaigaon Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd.
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Citations |
2005 SLD 2191 = (2005) 274 ITR 379
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| Other Citations |
CIT v. Technotive Eastern (P.) Ltd. [2002] 255 ITR 253 (Gauhati),
CIT v. Technotive Eastern (P.) Ltd. [2002] 255 ITR 253 / 124 Taxman 769 (Gauhati)
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
80HH,
80-I
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