| Case ID |
14e4ac6b-4c6e-4bd8-9d3c-be100974ceb9 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
IT REFERENCE No. 355 OF 1977 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 07, 1980 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Tribunal upheld the penalty order imposed by the Income Tax Officer (ITO) against Rahmat Development & Engineering Corporation for failure to disclose the correct investment amount in the construction of a building, which was deemed to be concealed income under section 69 of the Income-tax Act. The Tribunal found that the initial basis for the penalty, which was the concealment of income, was valid, despite the subsequent reduction in the assessed income. The findings of the Tribunal were upheld as not perverse, although the quantum of penalty was directed to be recomputed due to inconsistencies in the percentage applied. The case highlights the importance of accurate financial reporting and the consequences of discrepancies in declared income. |
| Summary |
In the case of Rahmat Development & Engineering Corporation v. Commissioner of Income Tax, the Calcutta High Court addressed issues of income concealment and penalties under the Income-tax Act, 1961. The case arose from disagreements regarding the cost of construction of a building, which the Income Tax Officer (ITO) assessed as understated. The ITO's findings led to penalties being imposed for concealment of income. The Tribunal's decision to uphold the penalties, despite reducing the assessed income, was scrutinized. The court established that discrepancies between reported and assessed figures indicated potential concealment, thereby triggering penalties. The ruling emphasized the necessity for taxpayers to maintain transparent and accurate records to avoid legal repercussions. This case serves as a critical reference for understanding the application of tax laws and the judicial process in resolving disputes related to income assessment and penalties. The ruling also underscores the importance of compliance with tax regulations, as failure to do so can lead to significant financial consequences for businesses. |
| Court |
Calcutta High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Sabyasachi Mukharji,
Sudhindra Mohan Guha
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| Lawyers |
K. Roy,
R. N. Dutta,
B.K. Bagchi,
A. N. Bhattacharjee
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| Petitioners |
Rahmat Development & Engineering Corpn.
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Citations |
1981 SLD 1770,
(1981) 130 ITR 602
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| Other Citations |
CIT v. Anwar Ali [1970] 76 ITR 696 (SC),
Santhosa Nadar v. First Addl. ITO [1962] 46 ITR 411 (Mad.),
CIT v. Lakhdhir Lalji [1972] 85 ITR 77 (Guj.),
Addl. CIT v. Sadiq Ali & Bros. [1973] 92 ITR 276 (J & K),
CIT v. Patna Timber Works [1977] 106 ITR 452 (Pat.),
Padma Ram Bharali v. CIT [1977] 110 ITR 54 (Gau.),
CIT v. S.P. Bhatt [1974] 97 ITR 440 (Guj.),
CIT v. Narang & Co. [1975] 98 ITR 462 (Delhi),
Addl. CIT v. Smt. V. Kanakammal [1979] 118 ITR 94 (Mad.),
Tolaram Daga v. CIT [1966] 59 ITR 632 (Assam),
CIT v. Jewels Paradise [1975] 101 ITR 265 (Kar.),
D.M. Manasvi v. CIT [1972] 86 ITR 557 (SC),
CIT v. Ananda Bazar Patrika (P.) Ltd. [1979] 116 ITR 416 (Cal.),
CIT v. K.C. Behera [1976] 103 ITR 479 (Ori.),
CIT v. Lal Babu [1980] 122 ITR 1006 (Pat.),
CIT v. C.K. Naha & Bros. [1979] 117 ITR 19 (Cal.),
CIT v. Vinaychand Harilal [1979] 120 ITR 752 (Guj.),
Dilip Kumar Mitra v. CIT [1980] 125 ITR 8 (Cal.)
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
256,
69,
271(1)(c),
274
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