| Case ID |
144315a1-fca1-464b-94ef-3236df845b66 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
CIVIL MISCELLANEOUS WRIT No. 5969 OF 1971 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 14, 1972 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The petition was dismissed as the claim made by the petitioner regarding the carry forward of losses and depreciation was found to be untenable under the provisions of the Income-tax Act. The court clarified that registered firms are not entitled to carry forward losses as these losses are allocated to the partners, and thus, do not remain with the firm for tax purposes. The court upheld the decisions of the Income-tax Officer and the Commissioner of Income-tax, stating that the provisions set out in the Act clearly restrict such carry forwards for registered firms. It was concluded that the income and losses of a firm are not treated the same way as those of individual partners, emphasizing that the legal framework specifically governs how losses and profits are handled in the context of taxation. |
| Summary |
The case of K.T. Wire Products v. Union of India revolves around the interpretation of sections 32 and 75 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The petitioner, a partnership firm, contested an assessment order by the Income-tax Officer that did not allow adjustments for development rebates, depreciation allowances, and losses from previous years. The firm argued that these losses should be carried forward and set off against the 1966-67 income for the purpose of determining 'firm tax'. However, the court held that losses, including depreciation, are allocated to partners of registered firms and cannot be carried forward by the firm itself for tax purposes. This ruling underscores the distinct treatment of registered firms compared to individual taxpayers regarding loss carry forwards, reinforcing the legal stipulations within the Income-tax Act. The judgment serves as a significant reference point for understanding the limitations on loss carry forwards in partnership taxation, making it a critical case for tax law practitioners and firms seeking clarity on such issues. |
| Court |
Allahabad High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
R.L. Gulati,
H.N. Seth
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
K.T. Wire Products
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| Respondents |
Union of India
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| Citations |
1973 SLD 695,
(1973) 92 ITR 459
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
32,
75
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