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69619203-e305-4f4e-916c-98082fe47619 |
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| Decision |
The Tribunal was right in holding that, consistent with the practice followed in previous years, cash subsidies should be taxed in the year in which they were received. The Tribunal noted that neither the assessee nor the Income-tax Officer requested a change in the system followed for the relevant assessment year. Thus, the application was dismissed, and no costs were awarded. |
| Summary |
In this significant case, the Allahabad High Court examined the taxation of cash subsidies under the Income-tax Act, 1961. The court reaffirmed that subsidies should be taxed in the year they are received, aligning with prior practices. The decision emphasized the importance of consistency in tax treatment and the absence of requests for changes from the assessee or the Income-tax Officer. This ruling is pivotal for taxpayers and tax professionals, as it clarifies the treatment of cash subsidies, ensuring that similar cases are handled consistently in the future. The case serves as a critical reference for those navigating the complexities of income tax law and the proper reporting of subsidies. Keywords such as 'taxation of subsidies,' 'income tax law,' and 'Income-tax Act, 1961' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Allahabad High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
B.P. Jeevan Reddy, C.J.,
R.A. Sharma, J.
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| Lawyers |
learned standing counsel for the Revenue,
counsel for the assessee
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| Petitioners |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Respondents |
Swaran Jyoti
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| Citations |
1991 SLD 1944 = (1991) 191 ITR 471
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
4,
256
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