| Case ID |
2dec5bd3-4047-4abb-b4cf-f45b131daeae |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
WT REFERENCE NO. 53 OF 1989 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 28, 2003 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Gujarat High Court affirmed the Tribunal's ruling that the Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) is entitled to the benefits of section 7(4) of the Wealth-tax Act, 1957, concerning the property known as 'Dhairya Prasad'. The Court held that the previous claims for exemption under section 5(1)(ivb) did not bar the HUF from claiming the benefit under section 7(4) for the assessment years 1979-80 and 1981-82. The ruling emphasized that the property was exclusively used for residential purposes and that the HUF is a recognized legal entity capable of owning property. Therefore, the Tribunal's finding that the HUF could opt for the valuation of the property under section 7(4), irrespective of prior claims for exemption, was upheld. |
| Summary |
In the case of Commissioner of Wealth Tax v. Ashok Raje Gaekwad, the Gujarat High Court examined the applicability of section 7(4) of the Wealth-tax Act, 1957, to Hindu Undivided Families (HUF). The Court ruled that an HUF can claim benefits under this section even if it had previously claimed exemptions under section 5(1)(ivb). The judgment emphasized the significance of the residential use of the property in question, 'Dhairya Prasad', and reaffirmed the legal status of HUFs as assessable entities under the Wealth-tax Act. This case highlights the legal nuances surrounding wealth tax exemptions and the rights of HUFs in property valuation, offering insights into tax law principles that are relevant for tax practitioners and legal experts. Keywords like 'Wealth-tax', 'HUF', 'property valuation', and 'exemption claims' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling and its relevance in current tax law discussions. |
| Court |
Gujarat High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Hindu Undivided Family (HUF),
Wealth-tax Officer
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| Judges |
R.K. Abichandani,
K.M. Mehta
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| Lawyers |
Manish R. Bhatt
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| Petitioners |
Commissioner of Wealth Tax
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| Respondents |
Ashok Raje Gaekwad
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| Citations |
2004 SLD 2263,
(2004) 267 ITR 54
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| Other Citations |
N.V. Narendranath v. CWT AIR 1970 SC 14
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| Laws Involved |
Wealth-tax Act, 1957
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| Sections |
7,
5(1)(ivb)
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