| Case ID |
67d680a9-6124-4e54-ac22-b085529731b5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
I.T.As. Nos. 1200 and 1201/KB of 2007 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 30, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 26, 2008 |
| Decision |
The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue reviewed the appeal regarding the rejection of a tax refund claim by the Taxation Officer. The Tribunal found that the claim was improperly denied, asserting that the taxpayer, a franchisee, was misclassified as a commission agent. The Tribunal emphasized the need for a thorough examination of the taxpayer's return under section 114 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, and its compliance with the requirements set forth in section 120. The Tribunal remanded the case back for re-adjudication, highlighting the importance of correctly interpreting the roles of franchisees versus agents in the context of the Income Tax Ordinance. The Tribunal ultimately directed the Taxation Officer to issue the refund pending necessary verification. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the tax refund claim made by a franchisee of Pakistan Mobile Communication Ltd. (PMCL), who faced rejection from the Taxation Officer on the grounds that the tax was deducted under section 233 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. The taxpayer contended that his status as a franchisee should not categorize him as a commission agent, thus warranting a refund of excess tax paid. The Appellate Tribunal found merit in the taxpayer's argument, stating that the definition of a franchisee aligns closely with that of an agent. The Tribunal ordered a detailed re-examination of the taxpayer's return to ensure compliance with the relevant sections of the Income Tax Ordinance, particularly focusing on the completeness and correctness of the submitted return. This case highlights the complexities of tax classifications and the importance of accurate interpretations of legal definitions in tax law. |
| Court |
Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Jawaid Masood Tahir Bhatti,
Iqbal Ahmad
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| Lawyers |
Shahab-ud-Din Ousto,
Ameer-ud-Din Shaikh
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
Not available
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 44 = 2008 PTD 1751 = (2008) 98 TAX 93
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Ordinance, 2001
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| Sections |
233,
170(4),
169,
120,
120(6),
115(4),
114
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