| Case ID |
38121922-f33f-43b6-b209-7566374159aa |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
ITA No. 663/IB/2011 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 21, 2016 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 21, 2016 |
| Decision |
The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue ruled in favor of M/s Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd, allowing various deductions previously disallowed by the Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals). The Tribunal found that the disallowance of trade discounts, interconnection costs, and other expenses lacked sufficient grounds under the Income Tax Ordinance, emphasizing the need for accurate tax assessments based on definitive information. The decision underscored the importance of proper evidence in tax matters and the role of judicial precedents in guiding tax law interpretation. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the appeals filed by M/s Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd challenging the disallowance of various tax deductions by the Commissioner Inland Revenue. The Tribunal examined the grounds of disallowance, particularly focusing on trade discounts and interconnection costs, which were deemed essential for the company’s operations. The ruling emphasized the need for tax authorities to provide clear and definitive grounds for disallowances, reinforcing the principle that properly maintained financial records and evidence provided by the taxpayer should be respected. The Tribunal's decision serves as a significant reference for future tax assessments, particularly in the telecommunications sector, and highlights the importance of adherence to established legal precedents when interpreting tax laws. This case is crucial for understanding taxpayer rights and the obligations of tax authorities in conducting fair and just tax assessments. |
| Court |
Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd,
CIR (Legal), LTU, Islamabad
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| Judges |
JAVID IQBAL, CHAIRMAN,
MUHAMMAD MAJID QURESHI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
M/s Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd
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| Respondents |
CIR (Legal), LTU, Islamabad
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 129
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Ordinance, 2001
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| Sections |
122(5A),
177,
21(c),
153,
34(3),
152
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