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Case ID 17351017-88ec-4677-aeb1-af9d120dc919
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Case Number I.T.A. No.5405 LB 86-87
Decision Date Sep 29, 1988
Hearing Date Oct 31, 1988
Decision The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal modified the appellate order of the A A C, directing that the honorarium received by the employee of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Multan, be treated as exempt under Clause (41A) of the Second Schedule Part-I of the Income Tax Ordinance. The case of medical allowance was also referred for further consideration, emphasizing the need for a certificate to substantiate the claim for exemption. The decision followed previous cases where similar claims were upheld, thereby aligning with established precedents in tax law.
Summary The case revolves around the exemption of honorarium and medical allowance under the Income Tax Ordinance, 1979. The appellant, an employee of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Multan, claimed exemptions that were initially disallowed by the Income Tax Officer. The appeal was filed, and the A A C ruled in favor of the appellant concerning the honorarium but required further documentation for the medical allowance. The Tribunal ultimately upheld the exemption for the honorarium while allowing the appellant to provide necessary proof for the medical allowance. This case highlights the importance of understanding tax exemptions applicable to government employees and sets a precedent for similar cases. The trending keywords in this case include 'Income Tax Exemption', 'Honorarium Tax Law', 'Medical Allowance Tax', and 'Income Tax Ordinance 1979', which are crucial for legal professionals and taxpayers alike seeking clarity on tax regulations.
Court Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
Entities Involved Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Multan
Judges Mirza Mohammad Wasim
Lawyers Munir Qureshi, Allah Ditta
Petitioners Not available
Respondents Not available
Citations 1989 SLD 82, 1989 PTD 601
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Income Tax Ordinance, 1979
Sections SchedII,PartI,Cl.(41A)