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The Tribunal was justified in directing the Wealth-tax Officer to arrive at the value of the immovable property by applying rule 1BB. If the value arrived at by applying rule 1BB does not exceed the value as per the books by 20 percent, then rule 2B(2) should not be applied in respect of immovable property. This decision aligns with the precedent set by the Supreme Court in the case of CWT v. Sharvan Kumar Swarup & Sons, indicating that rule 1BB is procedural and has a retrospective effect, providing a method for valuing properties primarily used for residential purposes. The Tribunal's view was upheld, leading to a favorable outcome for the assessee against the revenue. |
| Summary |
In the case of Commissioner of Wealth Tax v. Shyam Mohan Rawat, the Rajasthan High Court addressed the valuation of immovable property under the Wealth-tax Act of 1957. The key issue was whether the Tribunal was correct in directing the Wealth-tax Officer (WTO) to apply rule 1BB for valuation, and not to apply rule 2B(2) if the value did not exceed the book value by 20 percent. The case references the precedent set by CWT v. Sharvan Kumar Swarup & Sons, reinforcing that rule 1BB is procedural with retrospective effect. The decision is significant for tax law practitioners as it clarifies the procedural application of valuation rules and is essential for those dealing with wealth tax assessments. This ruling aids in understanding the nuances of asset valuation and the application of tax laws in real estate, providing a clearer pathway for similar cases in the future. Keywords include Wealth-tax Act, property valuation, tax law, immovable property, and legal precedents. |
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Rajasthan High Court
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| Judges |
Y.R. MEENA,
SHASHI KANT SHARMA
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| Lawyers |
Anuroop Singhi,
J.K. Ranka
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| Petitioners |
Commissioner of Wealth Tax
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| Respondents |
Shyam Mohan Rawat
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| Citations |
2002 SLD 2931 = (2002) 258 ITR 711
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| Other Citations |
CWT v. Sharvan Kumar Swarup & Sons [1994] 210 ITR 886/ 76 Taxman 620 (SC)
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| Laws Involved |
Wealth-tax Act, 1957
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7
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