COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX vs. BHADRA SHAHIBAG HOUSE

ITR/129/1987HC GujaratGJHC24011862198706 September 2001Author: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MOHIT S. SHAH,HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.A.MEHTA2 pages
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What did the High Court hold?

The High Court declined to answer the question referred to it. The Court noted that during the hearing, neither the counsel for the Revenue nor the assessee was in a position to provide details regarding the proceedings in the earlier assessment year for the assessee or the cases cited by the appellate authorities (M/s. Jasud and M/s. Swashraya). In the absence of these relevant details, the Court found itself unable to adjudicate the matter. Consequently, the reference was disposed of without answering the question. No specific finding was made on the merits of the ITAT's decision or the validity of the partnership registration.

What were the facts?

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad Bench 'C', referred a question to the High Court regarding the registration of a partnership firm, Bhadra Shahibag House, for assessment year 1977-78. The Income Tax Officer had refused registration, a decision upheld for the earlier assessment year 1976-77. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) allowed the firm's appeal, relying on a case of M/s. Jasud. The Revenue's appeals before the ITAT were disposed of by following a case of M/s. Swashraya. During the High Court hearing, neither the counsel for the Revenue nor the assessee could provide details about the earlier year's proceedings or the cited cases.

What were the issues?

1. Whether the Appellate Tribunal has erred in law and on facts in confirming the order of the Appellate Assistant Commissioner in granting registration to the firm when trustees of trusts joined as partners, despite no specific provision in the trust deeds authorizing such partnership? (Question of law and fact, concerning the validity of partnership by trustees). Assessee's contentions: Not recorded. Revenue's contentions: Not recorded.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD

INCOME TAX REFERENCE No 129 of 1987

For Approval and Signature:

Hon'ble MR.JUSTICE M.S.SHAH and Hon'ble MR.JUSTICE D.A.MEHTA

============================================================ 1. Whether Reporters of Local Papers may be allowed : NO to see the judgements?

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To be referred to the Reporter or not? : NO 3. Whether Their Lordships wish to see the fair copy : NO of the judgement?

4.

Whether this case involves a substantial question : NO of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution of India, 1950 of any Order made thereunder?

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Whether it is to be circulated to the Civil Judge? : NO -------------------------------------------

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