| Case ID |
0b9c8a50-87be-4426-96b7-83b96284038b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
IT APPEAL No. 1117 OF 2007 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 22, 2007 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Delhi High Court upheld the decision of the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal, which found that the Assessing Officer had erred in determining the perquisite value of free education provided to the children of the school staff. The Tribunal pointed out that the Assessing Officer failed to consider the requirement to determine the cost of education in a similar institution in or near the locality, which is crucial for accurately assessing perquisites under the Income Tax Act. Therefore, the Tribunal's ruling was justified, and the revenue's appeal was dismissed. |
| Summary |
In the case of Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS) v. Delhi Public School, the Delhi High Court addressed the issue of perquisites under the Income Tax Act, specifically focusing on the provision of free education to the children of school staff. The court examined rule 3(5) of the Income-tax Rules, 1962, which dictates how the value of educational benefits should be assessed. The Tribunal found that the Assessing Officer incorrectly relied on the cost of education for other students at the same school instead of considering costs from similar institutions. This oversight led to an incorrect assessment of tax liabilities. The court dismissed the revenue's appeal, affirming the Tribunal's decision, which emphasized the importance of adhering to regulatory guidelines in tax assessments. This case highlights critical aspects of tax law, particularly in the context of employee benefits and the interpretation of perquisites, making it a significant reference for future cases. |
| Court |
Delhi High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
Madan B. Lokur,
Dr. S. Muralidhar
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| Lawyers |
Mrs. P.L. Bansal,
Abhishek Maratha
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| Petitioners |
Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS)
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| Respondents |
Delhi Public School
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| Citations |
2009 SLD 894,
(2009) 318 ITR 234,
(2008) 167 TAXMAN 134
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
17(2)
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