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Case ID 1fda5c37-af50-44a3-8f8e-3bbd1cfb6907
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Case Number I.T.A. Nos. 38/IB, 136/IB and 138/IB of 2012
Decision Date May 21, 2012
Hearing Date May 07, 2012
Decision The appeals of the taxpayer were accepted while the appeals of the department were dismissed. The court found that the amendments made in the Workers' Welfare Fund Ordinance through the Finance Acts of 2006 and 2008 were unconstitutional, and therefore the levy of the Workers' Welfare Fund (WWF) was struck down. The court also supported the finding of the Commissioner (Appeals) that customs duty paid by the taxpayer was an expense of revenue nature, thus maintaining the deletion of the disallowance of the customs duty expense. The decision emphasized the need to respect legal principles established by higher courts and the constitutional framework governing taxation matters.
Summary In the case before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, the taxpayer contested the imposition of the Workers' Welfare Fund (WWF) levy and the disallowance of customs duty expenses. The tribunal reviewed the legislative changes made to the WWF Ordinance and recognized them as unconstitutional, thereby nullifying the basis for imposing the WWF levy. Furthermore, the tribunal upheld the Commissioner (Appeals)'s decision regarding the nature of customs duty expenses—confirming that these expenses were indeed of a revenue nature. This ruling underscores the importance of adhering to constitutional provisions in tax law and the authority of appellate decisions in shaping tax obligations. Key takeaways from this case include the reaffirmation of the principles of lawful taxation and the necessity for clear legislative frameworks governing fiscal duties. This case serves as a vital reference for taxpayers and legal practitioners navigating the complexities of tax law and constitutional compliance.
Court Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
Entities Involved Not available
Judges SYED NADEEM SAQLAIN, CHAIRPERSON, SOHAIL AFZAL, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER
Lawyers Tahir Khan, DR, Tahir Razzaque Khan, RCA/AR
Petitioners Not available
Respondents Not available
Citations 2013 SLD 40, (2013) 107 TAX 205, 2013 PTD 1396
Other Citations East Pakistan Chrome Tannery v. Federation of Pakistan 2011 PTD 2643
Laws Involved Income Tax Ordinance, 2001
Sections 122, 60A