| Case ID |
2ce93536-e7c5-42c9-935f-08584a727089 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Tax Case No. 965 of 1992 (Reference No. 511 of 199 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 21, 1999 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court held that the assessment had not become final when the Wealth Tax Act was amended in 1989, as the appeal against the order of assessment was still pending. The Tribunal was correct in determining that the property could be valued by applying the amended provisions. The Wealth Tax Officer's initial ruling was overturned, affirming the applicability of the new valuation method outlined in Schedule III of the Wealth Tax Act. The decision emphasized that procedural laws are applicable to ongoing cases, reinforcing the principle that no party has a vested right in procedural matters. The judgment confirmed that the residential house should be valued according to the updated rules, ensuring fair assessment practices under the amended law. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the valuation of a residential property for wealth tax purposes under the Wealth Tax Act of 1957. The core issue was whether the amended provisions of Schedule III, effective from April 1, 1989, could be applied to an ongoing assessment for the year 1984-85. The Madras High Court ruled that the amended provisions were applicable since the assessment was still subject to appeal when the amendments were introduced. This ruling aligns with the precedent set in CWT v. Sharvan Kumar Swarup & Sons, establishing that procedural laws apply to pending cases. The case highlights the importance of ensuring that tax assessments reflect the most current legal standards, thereby promoting justice and accuracy in tax matters. The decision is significant for tax practitioners and individuals involved in wealth tax assessments, as it clarifies the treatment of ongoing assessments in light of legislative changes. |
| Court |
Madras High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
R. JAYASIMHA BABU,
MRS. A. SUBBULAKSHMY
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
P.M. ITOOP
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| Respondents |
COMMISSIONER OF WEALTH TAX
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| Citations |
2001 SLD 1418,
2001 PTD 1228,
(2000) 243 ITR 2
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| Other Citations |
CWT v. Sharvan Kumar Swarup & Sons (1994) 210 ITR 886 (SC)
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| Laws Involved |
Wealth Tax Rules, 1957,
Wealth Tax Act, 1957
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| Sections |
1BB,
Schedule III
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