COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX PATIALA vs. MAHARAJA AMARINDER SINGH

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ITA/372/2010HC Punjab & HaryanaPHHC01093299201021 September 2016Bench: MR. JUSTICE RAMENDRA JAIN,MR. JUSTICE ASHUTOSH MOHUNTA1 pages
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What did the High Court hold?

The High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn. The revenue was granted liberty to file an application for revival of the appeal, should circumstances warrant it. 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 contended by the revenue, was expressly left open to be adjudicated in an appropriate future case. No specific finding was given on the merits of the ITAT's order.

What were the facts?

The appeal was filed by the Commissioner of Income Tax, Patiala (revenue) against Maharaja Amarinder Singh (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 approximately ₹3,837. The procedural history involves the revenue seeking to withdraw the appeal based on a CBDT circular concerning low tax effect.

What were the issues?

1. Whether the revenue is permitted to withdraw the appeal, and if so, with what liberty? The revenue argued that the tax effect involved is approximately ₹3,837, which falls within the monetary limits for withdrawal of appeals as per CBDT Circular No. 21/2015 dated 10.12.2015. They sought liberty to revive the appeal if any further development warranted it. The assessee's contentions are not recorded in the judgment.

AI-generated summary — verify with the full judgment below

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ITA-372-2010 (O&M) Date of decision:- 21.09.2016 The Commissioner of Income Tax, Patiala ...Appellant Versus Maharaja Amarinder Singh ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.J. VAZIFDAR, CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK SIBAL Present:- Mr. Zora Singh Klar, Advocate, for the appellant. Mr. Akshay Bhan, Senior Advocate, with Mr. Alok Mittal, Advocate, and Mr. Amandeep Singh Talwar, Advocate, for the respondent. * * * * S.J. VAZIFDAR, C.J. (ORAL) Learned counsel for the appellant-revenue states that since the tax effect involved is ` 3837/- (approx.), he has instructions to withdraw the present appeal in view of the circular No. 21/2015 dated 10.12.2015 issued by the C.B.D.T., New Delhi. However, he 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. (S.J. VAZIFDAR) CHIEF JUSTICE (DEEPAK SIBAL) JUDGE 21.09.2016 Amodh Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No Amodh Sharma 2016.09.21 15:35 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document chandigarh

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