| Case ID |
1523f789-f1e6-4cc1-9b5d-710637ed40be |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
LT.C. No. 11 of 1996 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 02, 1998 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The application for reference under section 256(2) of the Income Tax Act was dismissed, as the Tribunal had no option but to delete the penalty imposed on the assessee when it had deleted the addition to income. The Revenue's argument to keep the application pending in the interest of Revenue was not accepted, as the necessary legal procedures were not followed. The decision emphasized that the Tribunal must be informed of any pending references to ensure proper adjudication of penalty proceedings. This ruling reinforces the principle that a penalty cannot stand if the basis for its imposition has been removed. |
| Summary |
This case involves the appeal filed by the Commissioner of Income Tax against the decision of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal which cancelled a penalty imposed on the assessee, Popular Jewellers. The core issue revolved around the applicability of sections 256 and 271 of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961, regarding the authority of the Tribunal to impose penalties when the basis for such penalties has been set aside. The High Court ruled that the Tribunal acted correctly in cancelling the penalty, highlighting the importance of proper protocol in tax proceedings and the necessity for the Revenue to follow due process when seeking references. The decision underscores the importance of adhering to legal standards in tax assessment and penalty imposition, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the tax system. This case is significant for tax professionals and entities involved in compliance and legal proceedings related to income tax issues. |
| Court |
Delhi High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
R. C. Lahoti,
C. K. Mahajan
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| Lawyers |
R. D. Jolly,
Ms. Premlata Barisal,
Salil Aggarwal
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| Petitioners |
COMMISSIONER OF Income Tax
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| Respondents |
POPULAR JEWELLERS
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| Citations |
2000 SLD 41,
2000 PTD 3587,
(1999) 238 ITR 676
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| Other Citations |
CIT v. Moti Lal Sharma (1995) 215 ITR 458 (Delhi)
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| Laws Involved |
Indian Income Tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
256,
271
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