| Case ID |
43f7b371-0b4b-47a0-9783-87640d597f3a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
M. C. C. No. 59 of 1979 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 16, 1981 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court ruled that the Income Tax Officer was not competent to disallow the relief under section 80 J for the assessment years 1974-75 and 1975-76. The principle of res judicata was applicable, and the findings of the earlier assessment year should not be reopened without new material. The court emphasized the importance of finality in legal proceedings, particularly in tax matters. The relief granted in the earlier year was valid and should have been extended to the subsequent years as no new facts were introduced that could alter the previous findings. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of M. C. C. No. 59 of 1979 decided by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the applicability of the principle of res judicata to income tax proceedings was thoroughly examined. The court addressed the issue of whether an Income Tax Officer could disallow tax relief under section 80 J for subsequent assessment years when the assessee had already been granted relief in an earlier year based on substantial expansion of the business. The judges highlighted that the findings from prior assessments should not be disregarded unless new evidence emerges. This decision reinforced the significance of consistency and reliability in tax assessments, ensuring that taxpayers are not subjected to arbitrary decisions. The ruling serves as a precedent for similar cases, affirming the necessity for tax authorities to adhere to previous determinations made in the absence of new material. Keywords such as 'Income Tax Relief', 'Res Judicata in Tax', 'Tax Assessment Consistency', and 'Judicial Precedent in Tax Law' are essential for understanding the implications of this case and can help in SEO optimization for legal discussions surrounding tax law. |
| Court |
Madhya Pradesh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Commissioner of Income Tax,
Bhilai Engineering Corporation (PVT.) LTD
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| Judges |
G. P. Singh, C. J.,
Faizanuddin, J
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| Lawyers |
P. S. Khirwadkar for Appellant,
C. J. Thakar for Respondent,
P. D. Thakar for Respondent
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| Petitioners |
COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
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| Respondents |
BHILAI ENGINEERING CORPORATION (PVT.) LTD
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| Citations |
1982 SLD 63,
1982 PTD 314,
(1982) 46 TAX 79
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| Other Citations |
Burmuh Shell Refineries Ltd. v. G. B. Chand (1966) 611 T R 493,
C. I. T. v. Dalmia Dadri Cement Ltd. (1970) 77 I T R 410 (P & H),
C. I. T. v. Indian Aluminium Co. Ltd. (1973) 88 I T R 257 (Cal.),
(1977) 108 I T R 367 (S C),
Textile Machinery Corporation Ltd. v. C.I. T. (1977) 107 I T R 195 (S C)
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
80 J
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