| Case ID |
09b8c3e6-b9d5-49ff-ba85-ff33c1edfc0a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
I.T.A. No.1006/LB/2011 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 02, 2014 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Appellate Tribunal ruled in favor of the taxpayer regarding the admissibility of rebates and discounts, emphasizing that the earlier decisions established precedents that should be followed. The Tribunal found that the authorities below had erred in their reasoning and upheld the taxpayer's arguments regarding the nature of the transactions as rebates rather than services, thus dismissing the departmental appeal. The Tribunal also criticized the practice of disregarding prior rulings as per incuriam, asserting that such actions create judicial indiscipline and hinder the closure of proceedings. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of tax liabilities under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, particularly focusing on rebates and the apportionment of expenses. The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue assessed appeals from both the taxpayer and the department concerning disallowed deductions for rebates paid to M/s McDonalds Pakistan and M/s Coca Cola Beverages Limited. The Tribunal dismissed the departmental appeal, citing adherence to previous rulings that clarified the nature of these transactions. It emphasized the importance of judicial consistency and the necessity for tax authorities to respect the decisions of higher appellate forums. The ruling illustrates significant principles regarding tax law interpretation, the treatment of rebates, and the judicial discipline required within tax proceedings, making it a pivotal case for similar future disputes. |
| Court |
Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue, Lahore
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Nazir Ahmad, Judicial Member,
Fiza Muzaffar, Accountant Member
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Asim Zulfiqar Ali, FCA
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| Respondents |
Tariq Javed, DR
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| Citations |
2015 SLD 880,
(2015) 111 TAX 94,
2015 PTD 2644
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| Other Citations |
2016 PTD 1675,
PLD 1997 SC 32
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Ordinance, 2001,
Income Tax Rules, 2002
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| Sections |
21(c),
21(e),
122(5),
122(5A),
122(9),
124A,
153(1)(B),
221,
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