| Case ID |
383a4319-d953-4085-a2ca-96f39ba9b655 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
I.T.A. No.1307/LB of 2001 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Appellate Tribunal annulled the assessment made under section 62 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 1979, stating that the Assessing Officer had no lawful jurisdiction to convert the proceedings initiated under section 62 to that of under section 80C without dropping the initial proceedings. The tribunal emphasized that the proceedings under sections 62 and 80C are distinct and independent, and cannot overlap. The decision also highlighted that the exemption from income tax claimed by the appellant, which had been granted in prior years, should not have been refused without justifiable reasons. The Assessing Officer was directed to allow the exemption for the year under appeal. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of the Income Tax Ordinance, 1979, specifically sections 62 and 80C, concerning the assessment of tax and the validity of exemptions claimed by the appellant. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal analyzed the proceedings initiated by the Assessing Officer and found that there was a lack of lawful jurisdiction to switch the basis of assessment from one section to another without proper closure of the initial proceedings. The ruling highlights the importance of maintaining the integrity of distinct tax proceedings under the law. The tribunal's decision underscores the rights of taxpayers to claim exemptions that have been previously granted and the necessity for tax authorities to provide valid justifications for any refusals. This case is significant for taxpayers and legal practitioners navigating income tax laws, especially regarding exemptions and procedural propriety in tax assessments. |
| Court |
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
RASHEED AHMED SHEIKH, JUDICIAL MEMBER,
NASEER AHMAD, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER
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| Lawyers |
Saleem Abid,
Dr. Shahid Siddique Bhatti
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| Petitioners |
Saleem Abid
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| Respondents |
Dr. Shahid Siddique Bhatti
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| Citations |
2006 SLD 225,
2006 PTD 2623,
(2006) 93 TAX 68
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Ordinance, 1979
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| Sections |
62,
80C,
Second Schedule,
59
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