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The Rajasthan High Court held that the Inspecting Assistant Commissioner (IAC) had no jurisdiction to levy penalty on the assessee since the reference to the IAC was made after the deletion of section 274(2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, effective April 1, 1976. The Tribunal's ruling was upheld, confirming that the IAC could only exercise jurisdiction if the reference had been made prior to the deletion date. Thus, the court concluded that the penalty levied on the assessee was invalid and decided in favor of the assessee. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the jurisdiction of the Inspecting Assistant Commissioner under the Income-tax Act, 1961, particularly concerning the imposition of penalties after the deletion of section 274(2) on April 1, 1976. The Rajasthan High Court examined the facts and determined that the IAC could not levy penalties post-deletion if the reference was made subsequently. This judgment emphasizes the importance of jurisdictional authority in tax law and the procedural adherence required for penalty imposition. The ruling is significant for tax practitioners and advocates dealing with issues of tax penalties and jurisdictional limits, reinforcing the principle that tax authorities must operate within their defined legal boundaries. Keywords for SEO include 'Income-tax Act', 'jurisdiction of tax authorities', 'penalty imposition procedures', and 'Rajasthan High Court tax cases'. |
| Court |
Rajasthan High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
J.S. VERMA, C.J.
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| Lawyers |
Hiralal Katariya
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| Petitioners |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Respondents |
Kataria Transport Co.
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 2614,
(1989) 179 ITR 635
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| Other Citations |
CIT v. Sri Niwas Rice and Oil Industries [1988] 169 ITR 253 (Raj.)
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
274
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