| Case ID |
bc74b1c2-ec24-4b39-b4cb-a95d5f6503e7 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
N/A |
| Decision Date |
Jan 01, 1952 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court held that the proceedings for recovery of tax arrears under the Income-tax Act commenced when the Income-tax Officer (ITO) forwarded certificates to the Collector specifying the amount due. The petitioners contended that the ITO did not follow the necessary legal procedures, particularly regarding the assessment made after the death of their father, Rangilal Jajodia. However, the court found that the ITO's actions were valid and that the assessments had been practically completed before the death of the deceased. The court dismissed the application, ruling in favor of the revenue, indicating that the proceedings were initiated within the prescribed timeframe and that the notice served to the eldest son was sufficient. The decision reinforced the interpretation of legal proceedings and the responsibilities of legal representatives in tax recovery matters. |
| Summary |
In the case concerning the recovery of tax arrears under the Income-tax Act, 1961, the Madras High Court addressed critical issues regarding the validity of assessments made posthumously. The petitioners, consisting of the widow and sons of the deceased, argued that the Income-tax Officer failed to comply with the legal requirements, rendering the assessments invalid. However, the court clarified that the proceedings for recovery began with the ITO forwarding the necessary certificates to the Collector, thus adhering to the stipulated legal framework. The court emphasized the importance of proper notice to legal representatives and concluded that the actions of the ITO were within legal boundaries. This case highlights significant aspects of tax law, particularly concerning the responsibilities of legal heirs and the procedural nuances in tax recovery. |
| Court |
Madras High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Income-tax Officer,
Collector of Madras
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| Judges |
Subba Rao, J.,
Aruna Devi Jajodia
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| Lawyers |
D. Narasaraju,
T.T. Srinivasan,
V.V. Raghavan,
C.S. Rama Rao Sahib
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| Petitioners |
Aruna Devi Jajodia,
S
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| Respondents |
Collector of Madras
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| Citations |
1952 SLD 222,
(1952) 21 ITR 349
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
222,
46(2),
24B(3),
46(7)
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