| Case ID |
11a5602a-ce80-4405-9f49-dac585f3bc14 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
IT CASE No. 14 OF 1978 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 16, 1978 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Tribunal accepted the claims regarding the gifts made to married daughters under section 5(1)(vii) of the Gift-tax Act, asserting that the value of gifts was below the specified limit and directed lower authorities to ascertain if these gifts were made on the occasion of marriage. For unmarried daughters, the Tribunal held that the properties given were in discharge of legal obligations, therefore not subject to gift-tax. The case was rejected against the revenue's reference application as no substantial legal questions arose. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of the Gift-tax Act, 1958, particularly concerning gifts made to daughters during the partition of a Hindu Joint Family. The Tribunal ruled that gifts made on the occasion of marriage are exempt from tax under the Act, while provisions made for unmarried daughters in the partition deed were classified as discharging a legal obligation rather than a gift. The decision highlights the nuances of Hindu law regarding family obligations and tax exemptions, emphasizing the distinction between voluntary gifts and those made to fulfill legal duties. This case serves as a critical reference for understanding tax implications in familial property distributions, especially in the context of agricultural lands in India. It is essential for legal practitioners and tax advisors to be aware of such precedents when advising clients on similar matters. |
| Court |
High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
A. Sambasiva Rao, C.J.,
Raghvir, J.
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| Lawyers |
P. Rama Rao
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| Petitioners |
Commissioner of Gift-tax
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| Respondents |
Bandlamudi Subbaiah
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| Citations |
1980 SLD 892,
(1980) 123 ITR 509
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Gift-tax Act, 1958
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| Sections |
5(1)(vii),
2(xii),
4
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