| Case ID |
211b3eff-3003-4f51-8df4-e4b29b3cb22f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Wealth-tax Applications Nos. 334 to 337 of 1989 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 31, 1990 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court decided that several questions related to the inclusion of assets in net wealth could not be referred to the appellate authority, as they were remanded for fresh consideration. The Tribunal's findings that certain properties were included in the net wealth were upheld, while questions regarding the valuation of properties and their status as vacant plots were determined to be questions of law. The court emphasized that the matters concerning the ownership and valuation of properties must be addressed according to the legal provisions set forth in the Wealth Tax Act, 1957. |
| Summary |
This case involves the examination of wealth tax applications filed by Mehmood Halim concerning the inclusion of specific properties in the net wealth for the assessment year 1976-77. The Allahabad High Court reviewed the decisions made by the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal and addressed various legal questions regarding the classification and valuation of assets under the Wealth Tax Act, 1957. Key issues included the Tribunal's determination of properties as vacant plots, the legality of their inclusion in the taxpayer's wealth, and the implications of remanding questions back to the Commissioner of Wealth-tax (Appeals) for further consideration. The court ultimately ruled on the necessity of adhering to statutory provisions and the need for proper assessment of property ownership and value. This case underscores the complexities of wealth tax law and the critical nature of accurate asset valuation in tax assessments. |
| Court |
Allahabad High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
B.P. JEEVAN REDDY, C.J.,
J.K. MATHUR, J
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
MEHMOOD HALIM
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| Respondents |
COMMISSIONER OF WEALTH TAX
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| Citations |
1992 SLD 476,
1992 PTD 1040,
(1991) 187 ITR 312
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Wealth Tax Act, 1957
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| Sections |
27(3),
21,
16(A)(1)(a),
16A
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