| Case ID |
3cdd4ff3-e73d-4e89-ab12-5e66ab00662b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Income-tax Reference No. 11 of 1993 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 11, 1996 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Tribunal's decision to delete the disallowance of Rs. 25,962 was not justified. The Tribunal failed to consider the findings of the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals), which stated that the assessee did not substantiate the existence of exceptional and unavoidable circumstances necessary for cash payments exceeding the prescribed limit. The conclusion reached by the Tribunal lacked proper appreciation of facts and legal standards outlined in rule 6-DD(j) of the Income-tax Rules and Circular No. 220, dated May 31, 1977. The final judgment determined that the Tribunal's non-speaking order was cryptic and unsupported by adequate reasoning, thus ruling in favor of the Revenue. |
| Summary |
In this case, the Gauhati High Court addressed the issue of disallowance of cash payments exceeding the limit set forth in Section 40A(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Income-tax Officer had disallowed certain cash payments made by the assessee, KESHRICHAND JAISUKHLAL, which exceeded the prescribed limit. The Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) upheld this disallowance, stating that the assessee failed to prove exceptional circumstances as required under rule 6-DD(j) of the Income-tax Rules. On appeal, the Tribunal reversed this decision, leading to a reference by the Revenue to the High Court. The High Court ultimately concluded that the Tribunal did not properly assess the findings of the Commissioner and did not provide sufficient reasoning for its decision, thus ruling against the Tribunal's judgment. This case highlights the importance of substantiating claims of exceptional circumstances in tax law cases, particularly regarding cash payments and compliance with established regulations. |
| Court |
Gauhati High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
D. N. BARUAH,
S. B. ROY
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| Lawyers |
Dr. A.K. Saraf,
R.K. Joshi
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
KESHRICHAND JAISUKHLAL
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| Citations |
1998 SLD 126,
1998 PTD 995,
(1996) 221 ITR 571
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| Other Citations |
C.B.D.T. Circular No. 220, dated 31-5-1977
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
40A(3)
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