| Case ID |
46412e5a-47d4-4cd0-8716-febef6b45af6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
WRIT PETITION NO. 646 OF 1993 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 07, 2007 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court held that the retention of Rs. 14,251 by the respondents was without the authority of law and directed them to refund the said amount along with interest at the rate of 8% per annum from the date of retention until payment. The judgment emphasized that the apparent consideration cannot include non-statutory amounts and that the date of the agreement must be considered for discounting purposes. The court allowed the petition partially, affirming the need for strict adherence to the provisions of the Income Tax Act. |
| Summary |
In the case of Raj Nair vs. S. K. Laul, the Bombay High Court deliberated on the implications of the Income Tax Act, specifically Section 269UA and Section 269UD. The petitioner, Raj Nair, contested the retention of a transfer fee by the government during the sale of his flat, arguing that the deductions made were not in line with statutory requirements. The court ruled in favor of the petitioner, asserting that the deductions for transfer fees were not allowable as they were not explicitly sanctioned by the law. This case highlights the critical interpretation of statutory provisions in real estate transactions and the importance of adhering to legal definitions of apparent consideration. The decision serves as a precedent for future cases involving property transactions and tax implications, ensuring that non-statutory fees cannot be deducted from the apparent consideration. The ruling reinforces the legal framework governing property sales under the Income Tax Act, emphasizing the necessity for clarity and compliance with statutory guidelines. This case is significant for legal practitioners and property owners alike, as it clarifies the boundaries of permissible deductions in property transactions, directly impacting financial planning and legal strategies. |
| Court |
Bombay High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
F.I. Rebello,
J.P. Devadhar
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| Lawyers |
A.K. Jasani,
R. Ashokan
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| Petitioners |
Raj Nair
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| Respondents |
S. K. Laul
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 2880,
(2008) 299 ITR 389
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| Other Citations |
Shrichand Raheja v. S.C. Prasad, [1995] 213 ITR 33,
Ramesh Bhai J. Patel v. Union of India [2001] 247 ITR 182,
Pradip Ramanlal Sheth v. Union of India [1993] 204 ITR 866,
Polycon Paper Ltd. v. Union of India [2002] 253 ITR 182,
Union of India v. Kaumudini Narayan Dalai [2001] 249 ITR 219
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
269UA,
269UD
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