AMARJIT SINGH, SIRSA,SIRSA vs. JAO THE INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD-1 SIRSA, SIRSA
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal followed a coordinate bench's decision, holding that 50% of the interest on enhanced compensation is taxable. The Tribunal also found no infirmity in the reopening of the assessment.
What were the facts?
The assessee received interest on enhanced compensation under the Land Acquisition Act. The Assessing Officer taxed 50% of this interest under Section 56(2)(viii), a view upheld by the CIT(A). The assessee appealed this decision.
What were the issues?
The primary issue was the taxability of interest on enhanced compensation. A secondary issue concerned the validity of the assessment reopening.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, “SMC” BENCH, CHANDIGARH
आदेश की �ितिलिप अ�ेिषत /Copy of the Order forwarded to : 1. अपीलाथ�/Appellant 2. ��थ�/Respondent 3. आयकरआयु�/CIT 4. िवभागीय�ितिनिध/DR 5. गाड�फाईल/GF
ASSISTANT REGISTRAR
ITAT CHANDIGARH
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