PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, HISAR vs. M/S. BASESAR PROPERTIES PVT. LTD., 466, 1ST FLOOR, AUTO MARKET, HISAR.
What did the High Court hold?
The High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn. The court granted the revenue the liberty to file an application for revival of the appeal as prayed for. It was clarified that the withdrawal of the appeal by the revenue would not be considered an affirmation of the Tribunal's order on merits. Furthermore, the legal issue, as claimed by the revenue, was left open to be adjudicated in an appropriate case. The court did not decide the merits of the case.
What were the facts?
The appeal was filed by the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Hisar (the revenue) against M/s Basesar Properties Pvt. Ltd., Hisar (the assessee). The assessment year(s) are not specified. The appeal challenges an order passed by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). The amount in dispute is ₹48,86,883. The procedural history involves the revenue filing the present appeal before the High Court.
What were the issues?
1. Whether the appeal should be withdrawn by the revenue in view of CBDT Circular No. 03/2018 dated 11th July, 2018, considering the tax effect of ₹48,86,883? Assessee's Arguments: Not recorded. Revenue's Arguments: The learned counsel for the appellant-revenue stated that due to the tax effect of ₹48,86,883, they have instructions to withdraw the present appeal in view of Circular No. 03/2018, dated 11th July, 2018, issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes. The revenue prayed for liberty to file an application for revival of the appeal if something survives therein.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ITA-123-2018 (O&M) Date of Decision: 10.8.2018 Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Hisar ...Appellant. Versus M/s Basesar Properties Pvt. Ltd., Hisar ...Respondent. CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY KUMAR MITTAL. HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AVNEESH JHINGAN. PRESENT: Mr. Yogesh Putney, Sr. Standing Counsel for the appellant. AJAY KUMAR MITTAL, J. 1. Learned counsel for the appellant-revenue states that since the tax effect involved is ` 48,86,883/-, he has instructions to withdraw the present appeal in view of Circular No.03/2018, dated 11th July, 2018, issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, New Delhi. However, he has prayed that liberty be granted to the revenue to file an application for revival of the appeal in case something survives therein. 2. Dismissed as withdrawn with liberty as prayed for. It is, however, clarified that withdrawal of the appeal by the revenue shall not be taken to be affirmation of order of the Tribunal on merits. Further, the legal issue as claimed by the revenue is being left open to be adjudicated in an appropriate case. (AJAY KUMAR MITTAL) JUDGE August 10, 2018 (AVNEESH JHINGAN) gbs JUDGE Whether Speaking/Reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No GURBACHAN SINGH 2018.08.14 14:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
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