CHITHARA SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD NO 2818 vs. THE CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES

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WP(C)/5119/2020HC KeralaKLHC01013966202024 February 2020Author: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE3 pages
AI SummaryRemanded

What did the High Court hold?

The High Court directed the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner within a period of two months from the date of notice to the petitioner. Furthermore, the Court ordered that recovery proceedings against the petitioner shall be kept in abeyance until the disposal of the appeal. The reasoning is based on ensuring that the appeal is heard and decided expeditiously, and that the petitioner is not subjected to recovery actions while their appeal is pending. The ratio decidendi is that appellate authorities should be directed to dispose of pending appeals within a reasonable timeframe, and recovery proceedings should be stayed pending such disposal to prevent prejudice to the assessee. No issues were left undecided.

What were the facts?

The petitioner, Chithara Service Co-operative Bank Ltd, filed an appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) against an income tax assessment. The present writ petition was filed before the High Court of Kerala seeking a direction for the disposal of this pending appeal. The petitioner is a Co-operative Bank, and the respondents are the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the Income Tax Officer, Ward 1, Kollam, and the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), Thiruvananthapuram. The assessment year(s) are not specified. The core of the matter is the pendency of the appeal before the appellate authority.

What were the issues?

1. Whether the High Court should direct the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) to dispose of the pending appeal filed by the petitioner, a Co-operative Bank, against an income tax assessment? (Question of procedure and administrative efficiency). The petitioner sought a direction for the speedy disposal of their appeal. The revenue's contentions are not recorded in the judgment. The petitioner relied on the general principle of expeditious disposal of appeals. No specific authorities or precedents were mentioned by either party in the judgment.

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Cause title — parties, addresses and appearances
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE MONDAY, THE 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2020 / 5TH PHALGUNA, 1941 WP(C).No.5119 OF 2020(L) PETITIONER: CHITHARA SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD NO 2818 SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK BUILDING, MAIN ROAD, CHITHARA P.O., KOLLAM-691 559, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY SUBHA.C.C. BY ADV. DR.K.P.PRADEEP RESPONDENTS: 1 THE CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF FINANCE, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI- 110 001, REPRESENTED BY ITS CHAIRMAN. 2 INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 1, KOLLAM OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, NEAR KARBALA JUNCTION, RAILWAY STATION ROAD, KOLLAM-691 001. 3 COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (APPEALS), THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, AAYAKAR BHAVAN, INCOME TAX OFFICE, KOWADIAR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 003. JOSE JOSEPH SC THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 24.02.2020, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: WP(C).No.5119 OF 2020(L) ..2.. JUDGMENT Dated this the 24th day of February 2020 The petitioner, who is a Co-operative Bank, filed appeal before the 3rd respondent as against the assessment. In the light of pendency of appeal, the 3rd respondent is directed to dispose the appeal within a period of two months after notice to the petitioner. 2. Till then, the recovery proceedings shall be kept in abeyance. This writ petition is disposed of as above. Sd/- A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE JUDGE PR/24.02.2020 WP(C).No.5119 OF 2020(L) ..3.. APPENDIX PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT P1

OF THE ASSESSMENT ORDER ISSUED TO PETITIONER DATED 29.12.2016 ISSUED FOR THE YEAR 2014-15 BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT. EXHIBIT P2OF THE APPEAL DATED 02.03.2017 FILED BEFORE THE 3RD RESPONDENT FOR THE ASSESSMENT YEAR 2014-15. EXHIBIT P3OF THE DEMAND NOTICE NO.PAN AAABC0017F/2014-15 DATED 29.12.2016 FOR THE YEAR 2014-15 ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT. EXHIBIT P4OF THE STAY APPLICATION FILED ON 14.02.2020 BEFORE THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN EXT.P2 APPEAL.

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