| Case ID |
d6ac3ed6-3a23-4181-8725-faf93c3b35ac |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
D-2741 of 2016 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 01, 1992 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 01, 1992 |
| Decision |
The Karnataka High Court upheld the penalty imposed under section 273(c) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, for the assessment year 1973-74. The court found that the assessee, G.B. Belani, was under an obligation to file an estimate of his income and pay advance tax under section 212(3A) after being served a notice under section 210. Despite the assessee's claims of ignorance regarding his share income from two firms, the court ruled that he was presumed to have knowledge of his income and was thus liable for the penalty. The court emphasized that the provisions of sections 210(3) and 212(3A) should be read harmoniously, and the failure to amend the earlier order under section 210(1) did not absolve the assessee of his responsibility to file an accurate estimate of income. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of G.B. Belani v. Commissioner of Income Tax, the Karnataka High Court addressed critical issues surrounding advance tax obligations under the Income-tax Act, 1961. The case arose from the assessment year 1973-74 and involved complex interpretations of sections 209, 210, and 212 regarding tax estimates. The court found that the assessee had received a notice for advance tax payment based on prior assessments but failed to file an estimate when his income increased significantly. The ruling clarified the responsibilities of partners in firms concerning income estimates and emphasized that ignorance of income changes does not exempt one from tax obligations. The decision reinforced the mandatory nature of filing accurate income estimates and the consequences of failing to comply, including penalties. This case serves as a pivotal reference for tax professionals and advocates navigating advance tax regulations, highlighting the importance of timely and accurate income reporting to avoid penalties under the Income-tax Act. |
| Court |
Karnataka High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
N. Venkatachala,
K. Shivashankar Bhat
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| Lawyers |
S.P. Bhat,
G. Chander Kumar,
S.R. Shivaprakash
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| Petitioners |
G.B. Belani
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Citations |
1992 SLD 1565,
(1992) 195 ITR 639
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| Other Citations |
Popular Lungi Co. v. CIT [1986] 158 ITR 656 (Mad.),
Ganeshdass Bhojraj v. CIT [1990] 183 ITR 649 (Punj. & Har.)
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
273,
209,
210,
212
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