PATEL ALLOY STEEL (P) LTD vs. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-III

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SCA/2784/2012HC GujaratGJHC24008422201218 July 2012Author: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE VIJAY MANOHAR SAHAI,HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N.V.ANJARIA2 pages

AI SummaryRemanded

What did the High Court hold?

The High Court acknowledged that the appeal itself was pending before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals). Recognizing that the interest of justice would be served by expediting the appellate process, the Court directed the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) to decide the appeal of the petitioner within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of the High Court's order. The Court did not delve into the merits of the recovery or the validity of the interim order, as the primary concern was the pending appeal. The operative direction was to expedite the disposal of the appeal.

What were the facts?

This Special Civil Application (SCA) was filed by Patel Alloy Steel (P) Ltd. The dispute concerned an amount recovered by the respondents (Commissioner of Income Tax-III and another) despite an interim order granted by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals). The petitioner sought relief from the High Court of Gujarat. The procedural history indicates that an appeal was pending before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals). The parties agreed that the appeal itself was pending, and the High Court was approached to address the recovery made in contravention of an interim order.

What were the issues?

1. Whether the respondents were justified in recovering an amount despite an interim order granted by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), a question of mixed law and fact concerning the enforceability of interim orders under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Assessee's Contention: The petitioner argued that the recovery was made in defiance of an interim order, implying a procedural impropriety or a violation of the stay granted by the appellate authority. Revenue's Contention: The judgment does not record any specific contentions from the revenue regarding the recovery or the interim order. The focus of the revenue's participation appears to have been on the pending appeal.

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Cause title — parties, addresses and appearances

SCA/2784/2012 1/2 JUDGMENT IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION No. 2784 of 2012 For Approval and Signature: HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V. M. SAHAI HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.V. ANJARIA ========================================================= 1 Whether Reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 To be referred to the Reporter or not? 3 Whether their Lordships wish to see the fair copy of the judgment? 4 Whether this case involves a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the constitution of India, 1950 or any order made thereunder? 5 Whether it is to be circulated to the civil judge? ========================================================= PATEL ALLOY STEEL (P) LTD Versus COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-III AND ANOTHER ========================================================= Appearance : MR B S SOPARKAR for Petitioner(s) : 1, MS PAURAMI B SHETH for Respondent(s) : 1 - 2. ========================================================= CORAM : HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V. M. SAHAI and HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.V. ANJARIA Date : 18/07/2012

ORAL JUDGMENT (Per : HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V. M. SAHAI) We have heard Mr.S. N. Soparkar, learned standing senior counsel assisted by Mr. B. S. Soparkar, learned counsel for the appellant and Ms. Paurami Sheth, learned advocate for the respondents.

SCA/2784/2012 2/2 JUDGMENT

0 In this writ petition, the dispute is in regard to amount recovered by the respondents inspite of the order interim order granted by the Commissioner of Income Tax. However, since the learned counsel for the parties agree that the appeal itself is pending, interest of justice would be served if the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeal) is directed to decide the appeal of the petitioner within a period of three months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order.

0 With the aforesaid observation and direction, the writ petition is finally disposed of. Notice is discharged. No costs. [V. M. SAHAI, J.] [N. V. ANJARIA, J.] Amit

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