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| Body |
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| Case Number |
INCOME-TAX APPEALS NOS. 12, 13 AND 15 OF 2003 |
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| Decision |
The Uttaranchal High Court dismissed the appeals filed by the Department against Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. regarding the applicability of interest under section 201(1A) of the Income-tax Act for the assessment year 1994-95. The court upheld the decision of the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal, which had concluded that the free accommodation and boarding provided to technicians on rigs did not constitute a perquisite under section 17(2)(iii) of the Act. The court emphasized that the Tribunal's earlier ruling on free boarding and meals being non-perquisites had not been challenged by the Department, thus rendering any claim for interest invalid. As a result, the appeals were dismissed with no orders as to costs. |
| Summary |
In the case of Income-tax Appeals Nos. 12, 13, and 15 of 2003, the Uttaranchal High Court addressed the interpretation of perquisites under the Income-tax Act, 1961, specifically regarding free accommodation provided by employers to employees working on offshore rigs. The case revolved around whether such provisions could be classified as perquisites, which would affect the tax obligations of the employer. The court found in favor of Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., affirming that the free boarding and meals provided to employees did not meet the legal definition of a perquisite. This ruling was significant as it clarified tax implications for employers offering similar arrangements, potentially impacting many companies in the offshore industry. The judgment highlighted the importance of adhering to established legal interpretations unless compelling evidence suggests otherwise, thereby reinforcing the stability of tax law interpretations in the context of employee benefits. This case serves as a pivotal reference point for businesses in understanding their tax liabilities regarding employee perks. Keywords: Income-tax Act, perquisites, free accommodation, tax implications, Hyundai Heavy Industries. |
| Court |
Uttaranchal High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
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| Judges |
S.H. Kapadia, C.J.,
M.M. Ghilidiyal, J.
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| Lawyers |
S.K. Posti,
O.P. Sapra
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
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| Citations |
2003 SLD 3106,
(2003) 264 ITR 328
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| Other Citations |
CIT v. Sedco Forex International Drilling Co. Ltd. [2003] (2004) 264 ITR 320
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
17(2),
201(1A)
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