| Case ID |
0bc2144e-2070-4f66-b547-4a8a7594b9e1 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
D-2741 of 1989 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 01, 1989 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 01, 1989 |
| Decision |
The Tribunal upheld the assessee's claim that the income for both assessment years 1965-66 and 1966-67 was not taxable due to the approval granted by the Government effective from 1-4-1965. The court ruled that the specification of this date was to mark the beginning of the assessment year, and there was no basis for restricting the approval's scope by considering the previous year. Thus, the assessee was entitled to the benefits of the approval for both assessment years, and the Tribunal directed the Income Tax Officer to allow the exemption after verifying compliance with the required conditions. |
| Summary |
This case involves the Madras Polo & Riders Club, which sought tax exemption under Section 10(23) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for the assessment years 1965-66 and 1966-67. The Income Tax Officer initially denied the exemption, but the Tribunal later ruled in favor of the assessee, stating that the approval granted by the Government effective from 1-4-1965 applied to both years. This decision highlights the importance of understanding the nuances of tax law and the implications of government approvals in determining tax liabilities. Key terms include tax exemption, income tax, sports associations, and legal compliance. The ruling emphasizes that the date of approval should not restrict the exemption benefits for the previous years, thus reinforcing the legal framework for sports associations seeking financial relief under tax laws. |
| Court |
Madras High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Commissioner of Income Tax,
Madras Polo & Riders Club
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| Judges |
RATNAM,
BAKTHAVATSALAM
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| Lawyers |
J. Jayaraman,
Ramamani
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| Petitioners |
Madras Polo & Riders Club
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 2274,
(1989) 176 ITR 133
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
10(23),
10(83)
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