| Case ID |
09f30409-fd91-45f5-ae73-44dda8cd3925 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
IT Appeal No. 303 OF 2005 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 12, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed as the court found that the books of account maintained by the assessee did not accurately reflect business transactions and were inconsistent with the seized notebook and diary entries. The assessment was rightly made based on estimates due to the unaccounted sales found during the search. The tribunal's findings were upheld, confirming that the authorities had correctly rejected the claims made by the appellant regarding the gross profit rate and the inconsistencies in the records. No substantial questions of law arose for consideration, leading to the dismissal of the appeal. |
| Summary |
In the case of Fathudhinga Rice Mills v. Commissioner of Income Tax, the Punjab and Haryana High Court dealt with issues surrounding the Income-tax Act, specifically Section 143, which pertains to assessment and additions to income. The case arose following a search and seizure operation at the business premises of the appellant, where discrepancies between the maintained books of account and seized records were discovered. The Assessing Officer identified unaccounted sales of rice, leading to an estimation of income based on these findings. The tribunal's decision to uphold the assessment was challenged, with arguments made regarding the incorrect application of gross profit rates. Ultimately, the court upheld the tribunal's findings, emphasizing the importance of accurate record-keeping and the validity of estimates when discrepancies are found. This case highlights crucial aspects of tax assessment and compliance, serving as a significant reference for similar disputes in the realm of income tax law. |
| Court |
Punjab and Haryana High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
ADARSH KUMAR GOEL,
RAJESH BINDAL
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| Lawyers |
Sanjay Bansal
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| Petitioners |
Fathudhinga Rice Mills
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 4284 = (2008) 307 ITR 343
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
143
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