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1b9587d3-de26-4161-8873-836c9001961b |
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| Decision |
The Tribunal determined that the assessee's business as a cloth dealer ceased operations on March 31, 1944. The assessment of excess profits tax was based on the premise that there were no purchases or sales after this date, and all employees had been discharged. The Tribunal's conclusion that the business was discontinued was upheld, as the mere collection of dues or payments did not suffice to establish that business operations continued. Consequently, the Department's method for assessing excess profits tax was affirmed as accurate. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the assessment of excess profits tax under the Excess Profits-Tax Act, 1940. The primary issue was whether the assessee's business had ceased operations after March 31, 1944, which would affect the computation of standard profits. The court found that the business had indeed been discontinued, as there were no transactions or employees remaining after the specified date. The decision underscored the importance of continuous business operations for tax assessments, highlighting that sporadic activity or collection of dues does not equate to active business operations. This ruling is significant for tax law practitioners and businesses navigating the complexities of tax assessments, particularly in understanding what constitutes the cessation of business activities. The case reflects on legal precedents that emphasize the nature of business continuity and the implications for tax liabilities. |
| Court |
Patna High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHEARER,
SARJOO PROSAD
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| Lawyers |
S.N. Mazumdar,
S.N. Dutt
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| Petitioners |
Ghanshyam Das Gangadhar
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Citations |
1951 SLD 113 = (1951) 19 ITR 349
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| Other Citations |
South Behar Railway Company, Ltd. v. Commissioner of Inland Revenue [1925] A.C. 476,
Dagnall, In re; Ex parte Soan & Morley [1896] 2 QB 407,
South Behar Railway Company Ltd. v. CIR [1925] 12 Tax cas. 657
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| Laws Involved |
Excess Profits-Tax Act, 1940
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| Sections |
6
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