| Case ID |
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| Body |
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| Case Number |
TAX CASE No. 122 OF 1979 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 12, 1986 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Madras High Court ruled that the liability of the assessee to pay central sales tax was to be recognized in the assessment year 1973-74, as the liability was established only when the Commercial Tax Officer issued a demand notice on 31-8-1972. The court clarified that the deductibility of sales tax liability should be based on the date the liability was ascertained, which was after the Supreme Court's decision on 7-1-1971. The court emphasized that the amendments made to the Central Sales Tax Act did not retroactively establish a liability until the assessment was made, allowing the assessee to claim the deduction for the current assessment year. |
| Summary |
The case involves the deductibility of central sales tax for the assessment year 1973-74 by East India Corporation Ltd. The court examined the timeline of legal developments, including a Supreme Court decision that established the liability to pay sales tax. The key issue was whether the corporation could deduct the sales tax amount for the year in which the liability was formally recognized. The ruling highlighted the importance of the timing of legal decisions and their implications on tax liabilities. The decision clarified that the liability arose only after a formal assessment was made by the Commercial Tax Officer, which was consistent with the legal principles established in earlier Supreme Court cases. This ruling is significant for businesses navigating tax liabilities, particularly in cases where legal disputes affect the timing of tax obligations. Understanding the nuances of tax law, especially in relation to amendments and their retrospective effects, is crucial for compliance and financial planning. |
| Court |
Madras High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Commissioner of Income Tax,
East India Corporation Ltd.
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| Judges |
M.N. Chandurkar, C.J.,
Venkataswami, J.
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| Lawyers |
J. Jayaraman,
N.V. Subramaniam,
S.V. Subramaniam
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| Petitioners |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Respondents |
East India Corporation Ltd.
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 1550,
(1986) 159 ITR 712
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| Other Citations |
State of Madras v. Yaddalam Lakshminarasimhiah Setty & Sons [1965] 16 STC 231,
Kedarnath Jute Mfg. Co. Ltd. v. CIT [1971] 82 ITR 363,
Pope the King Match Factory v. CIT [1963] 50 ITR 495,
CIT v. T.S. Srinivasa Iyer [1984] 146 ITR 526,
CIT v. Gemini Pictures Circuit (P.) Ltd. [1984] 146 ITR 540,
M.S. Balakrishnan Chetty v. CIT [1975] 101 ITR 557,
CIT v. V. Krishnan [1980] 121 ITR 859,
CIT v. Nathmal Tolaram [1973] 88 ITR 234
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
37(1)
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