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167c880c-2d51-4c75-a3ec-1164b4e466ee |
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| Decision |
The court held that the assessment officer was justified in obtaining the approval of the Joint Commissioner instead of the CBDT for issuing a notice under section 148 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. It was determined that the requirements for invoking section 147 are procedural in nature and must comply with the law as it stands at the time of the decision to initiate reassessment proceedings. Therefore, since the notice was issued in December 1998, the amendments to section 151, which came into effect on April 1, 1989, were applicable, allowing for the approval of the Joint Commissioner. The court dismissed the petition challenging the notice, affirming that the law in effect at the time of the decision to reassess must be applied. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the procedural aspects of the Income-tax Act, 1961, specifically sections 147 and 151, regarding the issuance of notices for income reassessment. The Jharkhand High Court addressed the issue of whether the Assessing Officer's reliance on the Joint Commissioner's approval, rather than the CBDT's, was valid under the amended law. The court concluded that the law applicable at the time of the notice issuance must be considered, reinforcing the notion that procedural laws dictate the method of obtaining necessary approvals. This case highlights the importance of understanding the evolution of tax law and the significance of compliance with procedural requirements. |
| Court |
Jharkhand High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
V.K. Gupta, C.J.,
M.Y. Eqbal, J.
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| Lawyers |
Ajit Moitra,
Tapash Kabiraj,
K.K. Jhunjhunwala
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| Petitioners |
Navketan Enterprises
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Citations |
2001 SLD 2791 = (2001) 250 ITR 508
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
151,
148,
147,
143(1)
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