| Case ID |
67c93d34-a8dd-4121-837e-824de776068a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.W.P. No. 10635 OF 2009 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 28, 2009 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The petition regarding the release of share certificates, which had been illegally retained post a search and seizure operation, was rendered infructuous due to the reconsideration and subsequent release of the documents by the Assessing Officer. The court refrained from making adverse comments on the conduct of the concerned Commissioner due to the unconditional apology tendered, while expressing displeasure regarding the casual approach in the filing of affidavits. It was emphasized that any future misconduct by the Commissioner would be dealt with seriously, ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the Income Tax Act, 1961, particularly sections 132B and 226, focusing on the retention and release of share certificates after a search operation. The Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed the procedural lapses by the Commissioner of Income Tax, who had justified the retention of documents. The court's decision to dispose of the petition as infructuous underscores the necessity for compliance with legal standards and accountability in the actions of tax authorities. The case highlights the rights of taxpayers in relation to their assets and the importance of adhering to legal protocols during tax assessments. This ruling serves as a reminder of the judicial system's role in overseeing administrative actions to protect taxpayer rights, ensuring transparency and accountability within the framework of the law. Keywords include 'Income Tax Act', 'share certificates', 'Punjab and Haryana High Court', 'judicial oversight', and 'taxpayer rights'. |
| Court |
Punjab and Haryana High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
M.M. Kumar,
Jaswant Singh
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| Lawyers |
Ms. Radhika Suri,
Ms. Urvashi Dugga
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| Petitioners |
B.R. Madan
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Citations |
2009 SLD 840,
(2009) 319 ITR 82
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
132B,
226
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