| Case ID |
39878e66-096e-43c1-a860-af5559b815a7 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
MISC. CIVIL CASE No. 63 OF 1981 |
| Decision Date |
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| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court held that the action of the Income Tax Officer (ITO) in allowing the continuation of registration was erroneous and prejudicial to the interests of the revenue as it failed to acknowledge the change in the partnership structure when a minor attained majority without any revised partnership deed. The Tribunal's decision was reversed, affirming the Commissioner's order to set aside the ITO's decision. The ruling emphasized that the absence of a provision in the partnership deed for a minor's transition to a major partner constitutes a change in the constitution of the firm, thus attracting the provisions of section 263 of the Income-tax Act. |
| Summary |
In a significant ruling by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the case of Commissioner of Income Tax v. Ghanshyam General Stores addressed the implications of partnership law under the Income-tax Act, 1961. The case revolved around a registered firm that had admitted minors to its benefits, and the subsequent legal complexities when one of the minors attained majority. The court found that the original partnership deed lacked provisions for this transition, leading to a change in the constitution of the firm. This finding was crucial as it impacted the firm's registration status under the Income-tax Act. The decision underscored the importance of having clear legal guidelines in partnership agreements, particularly regarding the status of minors, to avoid revenue implications. The ruling serves as a critical reference for future cases involving partnership changes and the continuity of registration, reiterating the necessity for compliance with the statutory requirements outlined in sections 184 and 263 of the Income-tax Act. |
| Court |
Madhya Pradesh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Sohani, J
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| Lawyers |
R.C. Mukati for the Appellant,
J.W. Mahajan for the Respondent
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| Petitioners |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Respondents |
Ghanshyam General Stores
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 593 = (1984) 147 ITR 110
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| Other Citations |
Badri Narain Kashi Prasad v. Addl. CIT [1978] 115 ITR 858 (All.),
Durgaprasad Rajaram Adatiya v. CIT [1982] 134 ITR 601 (MP)
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
263,
184(7),
185
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