| Case ID |
1af47dc2-3764-4209-9677-fb5206c8625c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
IT Tribunal Appeal Nos. 114 & 123 of 2001 and 33 o |
| Decision Date |
Jul 02, 2014 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeals filed under section 260A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 were allowed. The Tribunal's decision regarding the failure to file a return by the assessee who paid advance tax was found to be incorrect. The Supreme Court's judgment in Asstt.CIT v. B. R. Shah clarified that the obligation to file a return remains, and the payment of advance tax does not negate this obligation. The matters were remanded to the Tribunal for fresh consideration on all aspects, ensuring that the appeals were handled comprehensively. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeals filed under section 260A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 concerning the treatment of income when an assessee fails to file a return despite having paid advance tax. The IT Tribunal initially ruled in favor of the respondents, asserting that the failure to file a return does not automatically classify the income as undisclosed. However, upon review, the appellate court referenced the Supreme Court's ruling in B. R. Shah's case, emphasizing that the obligation to file a return is fundamental and non-negotiable. The court ultimately allowed the appeals and remanded the case to the Tribunal for further examination of all related issues. This case highlights crucial aspects of tax law, particularly the responsibilities of assessees in relation to advance tax payments and return filings, making it a significant reference for tax practitioners and legal experts. Keywords include 'Income Tax Act', 'advance tax', 'tax obligations', 'undisclosed income', and 'legal precedents'. |
| Court |
IT Tribunal
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
L. Narasimha Reddy,
M. Satyanarayana Murthy
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| Lawyers |
J.V. Prasad,
S. Ravi,
Ch. Pushyam Kiran
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| Petitioners |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Respondents |
Vimal Chand Jain
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| Citations |
2014 SLD 1933,
(2014) 367 ITR 290
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| Other Citations |
Asstt.CIT v. B. R. Shah [2013] 350 ITR 489 (SC)
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
Not available
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