| Case ID |
2c805fa0-e658-4bbe-b330-0e379afd3c7e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Income Tax References Nos. 94 and 95 of 1972 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 25, 1982 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court ruled that the imposition of penalty under section 46(1) of the Income Tax Act was unjustified as the original demand for income tax had been deemed excessive by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. The Income Tax Officer had imposed a penalty on the respondent without issuing a revised demand based on the Tribunal's ruling. The court agreed with previous case law which stated that if the assessment order was set aside, the penalty order also could not stand, thus confirming the Appellate Assistant Commissioner's decision to set aside the penalty. |
| Summary |
In the case of Income Tax References Nos. 94 and 95 of 1972, the Sindh High Court addressed the legality of penalties imposed under section 46(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1922. The core issue revolved around the actions of the Income Tax Officer (ITO) who had imposed penalties on Fateh Textile Mills Ltd for failing to pay income tax demands which were later found to be excessive. The Tribunal's previous rulings had modified the original demands, yet the ITO proceeded with the penalties without adjusting the demands accordingly. This case highlights the importance of adhering to procedural correctness in tax assessments and the judicial checks on administrative actions. The court ultimately ruled that penalties could not be imposed based on excessive demands that had been overturned, reinforcing the principles of fairness and legal compliance in tax law. This decision serves as a precedent for future cases involving administrative penalties and tax assessments, emphasizing the necessity for tax authorities to act within the bounds of legal rulings. With trending keywords like 'Income Tax Act', 'penalty imposition', and 'judicial review', this case underscores significant aspects of tax law and regulatory practices. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal,
Fateh Textile Mills Ltd
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| Judges |
MUHAMMED SAIDUZZAMAN SIDDIQUE,
G. M. KOUREJO
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| Lawyers |
Hyder Ali Pirzada,
Iqbal Pasha
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| Petitioners |
COMMISSIONER OF Income Tax (WEST), KARACHI
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| Respondents |
FATEH TEXTILE MILLS LTD
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| Citations |
1982 SLD 45,
1982 PTD 193,
(1982) 46 TAX 118
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| Other Citations |
Commissioner, Income tax v. Azam Industries Limited (1980) 41 Tax Cases 154
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Act, 1922
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| Sections |
46(1)
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