| Case ID |
f9b26a35-7513-41f8-aa1f-c5fe83179db6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
D-2741 of 2016 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 28, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 29, 1996 |
| Decision |
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Commissioner of Income Tax against the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal's decision which quashed the block assessment order on the grounds that it was barred by limitation. The Tribunal had determined that the search concluded on August 30, 1996, and the one-year time-limit for framing the block assessment began from the end of that month, which meant the assessment order passed on November 28, 1997, was indeed beyond the permissible period. The Court upheld the Tribunal's finding that no further tangible action was taken by the revenue authorities after the last panchnama was drawn, thus confirming that the assessment was invalid due to the expiration of the limitation period. |
| Summary |
In a landmark case involving the Income Tax Act, 1961, the Delhi High Court addressed the issue of the time limit for block assessments in search cases. The case revolved around the search conducted at the premises of D.D. Axles (P.) Ltd. on August 29-30, 1996, where a panchnama was drawn, and documents were seized. The Tribunal ruled that the search was concluded on August 30, 1996, and the assessment order of November 28, 1997, was barred by limitation. This ruling emphasized the importance of adhering to statutory time limits in tax assessments, ensuring that taxpayers are treated fairly and that the legal processes are respected. The decision is significant for legal practitioners and taxpayers alike, highlighting the critical nature of timelines in tax law and the implications of failing to comply with them. The Court's affirmation of the Tribunal's ruling serves as a precedent for similar cases, reinforcing the necessity for timely actions by tax authorities. |
| Court |
Delhi High Court
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| Entities Involved |
D.D. Axles (P.) Ltd.
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| Judges |
Badar Durrez Ahmed,
Siddharth Mridul
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| Lawyers |
Ms. Prem Lata Bansal,
Manu Monga
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| Petitioners |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Respondents |
D.D. Axles (P.) Ltd.
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| Citations |
2010 SLD 1812,
(2010) 323 ITR 558,
(2010) 195 TAXMAN 277
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| Other Citations |
CIT v. S.K. Katyal [2009] 308 ITR 168 / 177 Taxman 380 (Delhi)
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| Laws Involved |
Income Tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
158BE
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