| Case ID |
1532cb4c-c301-4267-a816-9e5ad703cca9 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
TAX CASE Nos. 13 & 14 OF 1993(P) |
| Decision Date |
Feb 07, 2005 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that the Central Board of Direct Taxes' (CBDT) instructions are binding on revenue authorities, preventing them from raising legal questions where the tax effect is below the prescribed limits. The Tribunal's conclusion that no penalty under section 271(1)(c) was justified was upheld, indicating that mere omission from a return does not constitute concealment without evidence of intent to hide income. |
| Summary |
This case concerns the interpretation of sections 119 and 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, focusing on the CBDT's guidelines regarding the filing of appeals and the imposition of penalties for concealment of income. Following a raid where unaccounted cash was discovered, the assessing officer deemed the funds unexplained, leading to penalties. However, the Tribunal determined that there was no concealment, as there was no deliberate action by the assessee to hide income. The High Court affirmed this decision, emphasizing adherence to CBDT guidelines and the absence of mens rea in the assessee's actions. This case underscores the importance of clear evidentiary standards in tax law and the binding nature of CBDT instructions, which aim to minimize litigation over trivial amounts. Key phrases related to tax law compliance, CBDT directives, and judicial precedent are essential for those researching tax litigation and penalties. |
| Court |
Jharkhand High Court
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| Entities Involved |
COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX,
ASHIM KUMAR AGARWAL
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| Judges |
S.J. Mukhopadhaya, Actg. C.J.,
Narendra Nath Tiwari, J.
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
K.K. Jhunjhunwala
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| Respondents |
Anil Choudhary
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| Citations |
2006 SLD 739 = (2006) 93 TAX 266
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| Other Citations |
CIT v. Camco Colour Co. [2002] 254 ITR 565,
K.C. Builders v. Asstt. CIT [2004] 265 ITR 562
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
119,
271(1)(c)
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