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20cfe738-5ac2-4fd7-830c-75932df97788 |
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| Decision |
The court upheld the Tribunal's decision that the non-resident company had no business connection with the Indian company (assessee). It was determined that the Indian company could not be treated as the agent of the non-resident company under section 163 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The court reviewed the evidence and found that the Tribunal did not rely on irrelevant evidence and that the finding of no business connection was appropriate. The decision was in favor of the assessee, leading to the cancellation of the assessment for the assessment year 1964-65. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of section 163 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, regarding non-resident agents. The Calcutta High Court evaluated the relationship between an Indian company and a non-resident company to determine if the Indian company could be classified as an agent. The Tribunal's earlier decision concluded that there was no business connection between the two entities, leading to the cancellation of the assessment for the year 1964-65. The court affirmed this decision, emphasizing the importance of relevant evidence in legal determinations. The ruling is significant for understanding the legal framework surrounding non-resident taxation and agency relationships in India, making it a pivotal case for tax practitioners and legal scholars alike. |
| Court |
Calcutta High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Commissioner of Income Tax,
Talbot T.I.M. Sales Ltd.
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| Judges |
Dipak Kumar Sen,
Shyamal Kumar Sen
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| Lawyers |
Sunil Mukherjee,
Miss M. Seal
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income Tax,
Talbot T.I.M. Sales Ltd.
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 2110,
(1989) 175 ITR 437
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| Other Citations |
T.I. & M. Sales Ltd. v. CIT[1985] 151 ITR 286 (Cal.)
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961,
Indian Income-tax Act, 1922
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| Sections |
163,
43,
9,
43
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