| Case ID |
2dd973c8-9e33-4033-ae1a-e594251e490e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
CIVIL APPEAL NO 724 OF 1975 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 05, 1975 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court held that the requirement of recording reasons under section 127(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is mandatory. The failure to communicate these reasons to the assessee invalidates the order of transfer. The court emphasized that communication is essential for the assessee to understand the basis for the transfer and to challenge it if necessary. The appeal was allowed, and the orders of transfer were quashed, setting aside the decisions of the High Court. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of Ajantha Industries v. Central Board of Direct Taxes, the Supreme Court of India addressed the procedural requirements under section 127 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The primary issue was whether the Income-tax authorities must communicate the reasons for transferring an assessee's case to another jurisdiction. The court ruled that the communication of reasons is not just a mere formality but a fundamental aspect of the principles of natural justice. The decision highlights the importance of transparency in administrative actions affecting taxpayers. It reinforces the legal standards that require authorities to provide justifications for their decisions, ensuring that affected parties can seek redress in higher courts if necessary. This case has significant implications for tax law and administrative justice, making it a pivotal reference for future cases involving procedural fairness in the tax system. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of India
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
K.K. Mathew,
P.K. Goswami,
N.L. Untwalia
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| Lawyers |
A. Subba Rao,
G.C. Sharma,
S.P. Nayar
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| Petitioners |
Ajantha Industries
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| Respondents |
Central Board of Direct Taxes
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| Citations |
1976 SLD 255,
(1976) 102 ITR 281
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| Other Citations |
Sunanda Rani Jain v. Union of India [1975] 99 ITR 391 (Delhi),
Kashiram Aggarwalla v. UOI [1965] 56 ITR 14 (SC),
S. Narayanappa v. CIT [1967] 63 ITR 219 (SC),
Pannalal Binjraj v. UOI [1957] 31 ITR 565 (SC),
Pragdas Umer Vaishya v. UOI [1967] 12 MPL 868
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
127
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