| Case ID |
2df81b00-fcff-419e-9b13-7e3b9959c6d8 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
D-2741 of 1988 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 01, 1988 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Tribunal was directed to state the case and refer the question of law as to whether the Tribunal was justified in holding that the income derived by the assessee from leasing out the hotel property was income from profits and gains of business. The decision was ultimately made in favor of the revenue, emphasizing the legal interpretation of business income under the Income-tax Act and the nuances of leasing agreements versus outright ownership. The court confirmed that the income generated from leasing out the hotel property was indeed business income, thus affirming the assessments made by the Income-tax Officer. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the taxation of income derived from leasing property under the Income-tax Act, 1961. The primary issue at hand was whether the rental income from leasing out the Jackson Hotel should be classified as business income. The Income-tax Officer initially assessed the rental income as business income; however, the Commissioner later deemed this assessment erroneous, prompting a recomputation under sections 22 and 23. The Tribunal ultimately ruled in favor of the assessee, classifying the income as profits and gains of business. The case highlights the legal intricacies involved in determining the nature of income derived from leasing arrangements versus other forms of property income, shedding light on the implications for tax liability. It serves as a significant precedent for similar cases, emphasizing the importance of accurate assessment and interpretation of tax laws. |
| Court |
Madhya Pradesh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Jackson Hotel
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| Judges |
G.G. Sohani, Actg. C.J.,
K.K. Adhikari, J.
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| Lawyers |
B.K. Rawat,
V.S. Malhotra
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| Petitioners |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Respondents |
Gulab Rai & Sons
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 1741,
(1988) 173 ITR 552
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
28(i),
22,
256
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