| Case ID |
22e15bf8-09c5-4424-bd98-a86057c2ede2 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
CIVIL APPEAL NO. 3281 OF 2007 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 26, 2007 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court ruled that the appeal filed by Swan Mills Ltd. before the Commissioner (Appeals) was to be treated as pending for the purpose of the Kar Vivad Samadhan Scheme (KVSS). The Court highlighted that the delay in the appeal was not a reason to deny the benefits of the KVSS, as the Tribunal had already established that the appeal was within time. The High Court's dismissal of the writ petition was found to be unjustified, leading to the quashing of the designated authority's order rejecting the declaration filed by the appellant. The final decision allowed the appeal and set aside the High Court's order. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of the Kar Vivad Samadhan Scheme (KVSS) under the Finance Act, 1998. The Supreme Court of India addressed the question of whether the appeal by Swan Mills Ltd. was pending, despite the High Court's earlier ruling that it was time-barred. The Court emphasized that the Tribunal had ruled the appeal was within the limitation period, thus it should be considered as pending. This decision is critical as it clarifies the application of the KVSS, which offers a settlement of tax arrears, and underscores the importance of procedural fairness in tax-related litigations. The ruling has significant implications for taxpayers seeking relief under the KVSS, ensuring that appeals are evaluated on their merits rather than on procedural technicalities. The case reaffirms the principle that the pendency of an appeal should not be dismissed on grounds of delay if the appellate body recognizes it as timely. This case is essential for tax practitioners and entities involved in similar disputes, as it highlights the importance of judicial interpretation in tax law and the mechanisms available to settle disputes amicably. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of India
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| Entities Involved |
Union of India,
Swan Mills Ltd.
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| Judges |
Dr. Arijit Pasayat,
D.K. Jain
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Swan Mills Ltd.
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| Respondents |
Union of India
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 2825,
(2008) 296 ITR 1,
(2008) 165 TAXMAN 621
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| Other Citations |
CIT v. Shatrusailya Digvijaysingh Jadeja [2005] 147 Taxman 566,
Raja Kulkarni v. State of Bombay AIR 1954 SC 73
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| Laws Involved |
Finance Act, 1998
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| Sections |
95,
89
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