COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTIONS), CHANDIGARH vs. ST. FRANCIS CONVENT SCHOOL, TARN TARAN PAN: AAFTS5346E

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ITA/220/2017HC Punjab & HaryanaPHHC01117415201723 August 2018Bench: MR. JUSTICE AJAY KUMAR MITTAL,MR. JUSTICE AVNEESH JHINGAN1 pages
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What did the High Court hold?

The High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn, granting the revenue the liberty to file an application for revival of the appeal as prayed for. The Court clarified that the withdrawal of the appeal by the revenue would not be considered an affirmation of the ITAT's order on merits. Furthermore, the legal issue, as claimed by the revenue, was explicitly left open to be adjudicated in an appropriate future case. The miscellaneous application (CM-12770-CII-2017) was also dismissed as withdrawn.

What were the facts?

The appeal was filed by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions), Chandigarh (the revenue) against M/s St. Francis Convent School, Tarn Taran (the assessee). The assessment year(s) are not explicitly stated. The appeal challenges an order passed by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). The amount in dispute is stated to be ₹24,56,649/-. The revenue sought to withdraw the appeal based on CBDT Circular No. 03/2018 dated 11th July, 2018, which pertains to tax effect. The revenue also prayed for liberty to revive the appeal if circumstances warranted.

What were the issues?

1. Whether the appeal should be dismissed as withdrawn by the revenue, considering the tax effect and CBDT Circular No. 03/2018. The revenue argued that due to the tax effect being below the threshold stipulated in the circular, they have instructions to withdraw the appeal. They also requested liberty to revive the appeal. The assessee's arguments are not recorded in the judgment. The ITAT's decision on the merits of the case is not discussed as the appeal was withdrawn.

AI-generated summary — verify with the full judgment below

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ITA-220-2017 (O&M) Date of Decision: 23.8.2018 The Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions), Chandigarh ...Appellant. Versus M/s St. Francis Convent School, Tarn Taran ...Respondent. CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY KUMAR MITTAL. HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AVNEESH JHINGAN. PRESENT: Mr. Denesh Goyal, Sr. Standing Counsel for the appellant. Mr. Ajay Vohra, Senior Advocate with Mr. Rohit Jain, Advocate and Mr. Aniket D. Aggarwal, Advocate for the respondent. AJAY KUMAR MITTAL, J. 1. Learned counsel for the appellant-revenue states that since the tax effect involved is ` 24,56,649/-, 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. 3. CM-12770-CII-2017 is also dismissed as withdrawn. (AJAY KUMAR MITTAL) JUDGE August 23, 2018 (AVNEESH JHINGAN) gbs JUDGE Whether Speaking/Reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No GURBACHAN SINGH 2018.08.28 14:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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