| Case ID |
14e64a24-940a-4335-be70-f29830f6363c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
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| Decision Date |
Oct 26, 1998 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Rajasthan High Court allowed the appeal and restored the order of the Assessing Officer, concluding that the Tribunal erred in allowing depreciation on the rig machine at the rate of 30 percent. The court held that the drilling machines used by the assessee should not be classified as heavy construction machinery under the Income-tax Rules. The case was determined based on previous rulings and the specific use of the machinery, ultimately denying the special depreciation rate claimed by the assessee. |
| Summary |
In the case of Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax v. Vipin Doshi, the Rajasthan High Court addressed the classification of drilling machines and their eligibility for depreciation under the Income-tax Act, 1961. The court examined whether the drilling rigs and compressors mounted on a lorry could be categorized as heavy machinery, which would entitle the assessee to claim a higher rate of depreciation. The court referred to previous judgments, particularly CIT v. Bhola Ram, and found that the machinery did not meet the criteria for heavy construction. The decision emphasized the legal interpretation of machinery classification and its implications for tax deductions, highlighting the importance of accurate categorization in tax assessments. This case serves as a significant reference for similar tax-related disputes, especially in the construction and drilling sectors, where the classification of equipment can affect financial outcomes substantially. |
| Court |
Rajasthan High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Mewar Trading Company
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| Judges |
N.N. Mathur,
H.R. Panwar
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| Lawyers |
Sandeep Bhandawat,
Vikas Balia
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| Petitioners |
Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Respondents |
Vipin Doshi
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| Citations |
2003 SLD 3534 = (2003) 260 ITR 438
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| Other Citations |
CIT v. Bhola Ram [2002] 177 CTR (Raj.) 82
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
32,
32A,
148,
260A
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