| Case ID |
46498c74-5f3e-4ddf-a56c-9ef91421726e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
I.T.As. Nos. 5223/LB to 5225/LB of 2005 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 17, 2007 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal upheld the decision of the First Appellate Authority, which had annulled the penalty orders imposed under Section 111 of the repealed Income Tax Ordinance, 1979. The Tribunal found that the Deputy Commissioner had imposed penalties without obtaining the required prior approval from the Inspecting Additional Commissioner, as mandated by the law. The Tribunal emphasized the necessity of providing a reasonable opportunity for the taxpayer to be heard before any penalties were enforced. The ruling underscored that penalties must comply with procedural requirements set forth in the existing tax laws, and any failure to adhere to these requirements could lead to annulment of such penalty orders. The Tribunal dismissed the appeals filed by the Department, affirming that the penalties were unjustified due to procedural lapses. |
| Summary |
In this significant case adjudicated by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, the core issue revolved around the legality of penalty orders imposed by the Deputy Commissioner under the repealed Income Tax Ordinance, 1979. The Tribunal's decision highlighted the critical importance of procedural compliance in tax law, particularly the necessity for prior approval from the Inspecting Additional Commissioner before imposing penalties. The case reflects broader themes in tax law regarding the rights of taxpayers to a fair hearing and the requirement for tax authorities to follow due process. The outcome of this case reinforces the principle that tax penalties cannot be levied arbitrarily and must adhere to established legal frameworks. This ruling will resonate within the legal community, especially among tax practitioners, as it underscores the importance of compliance with procedural safeguards to ensure fairness in tax assessments and penalty impositions. |
| Court |
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
Jawaid Masood,
Tahir Bhatti,
Khawar Khursheed Butt
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| Lawyers |
Mrs. Sabiha Mujahid,
Nadeem Ahmad
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| Petitioners |
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| Respondents |
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 107,
2007 PTD 1793,
(2007) 96 TAX 80
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| Other Citations |
AIR 1978 SC 1548,
1971 Jab. LJ. 62,
AIR 1957 SC 444,
PLD 1984 Lah. 332,
2006 PTR 154,
(2006) 93 Tax 266,
(2007) 95 Tax 41,
2005 PTD 1,
2007 PTD (Trib.) 139
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Ordinance, 2001,
Income Tax Ordinance, 1979
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| Sections |
137,
137(2),
184,
190,
239,
239(3),
239(1),
111,
116,
85
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