| Case ID |
1aadc996-514a-44d0-90ec-54e0bdfd39cb |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Income-tax Application No.52 of 1990 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 24, 1990 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The application for reference under section 256(2) of the Income Tax Act was dismissed. The Tribunal's decision was upheld as no substantial questions of law arose regarding the legitimacy of the purchase from Kashmir Traders, which the Income-tax Officer deemed non-existent. The assessee failed to provide evidence supporting the genuineness of the purchase, and ample opportunity was given to prove the existence of the alleged vendor. The Tribunal's refusal to accept additional evidence was justified, leading to the conclusion that the additions to income were warranted. Hence, the decision of the Tribunal did not give rise to any legal questions for reference. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the Income Tax Act, specifically section 256, where the Allahabad High Court examined the legitimacy of purchases made by Moti Lal Padampat Udyog Ltd from a party deemed non-existent by the Income-tax Officer. The Tribunal had to determine whether the Income-tax Officer acted correctly in disallowing the purchases as genuine. The court found that the assessee had ample opportunity to present evidence but failed to do so, thus justifying the Tribunal's decision. The ruling highlights the importance of substantiating claims with credible evidence in tax matters, emphasizing the stringent standards for proving the authenticity of transactions in income tax assessments. This case serves as a precedent for similar disputes concerning the authenticity of transactions and the burden of proof resting with the taxpayer. |
| Court |
Allahabad High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
B.P. JEEVAN REDDY, C.J.,
S.C. VERMA, J
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
MOTI LAL PADAMPAT UDYOG LTD
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| Respondents |
COMMISSIONER OF Income Tax
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| Citations |
1992 SLD 146,
1992 PTD 924,
(1991) 187 ITR 515
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
256
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