SHRI.PHILIP MODAYIL MANI vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER
What did the High Court hold?
The High Court directed the 2nd respondent, the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), to pass orders on the stay petition filed by the petitioner expeditiously, at any rate, within four weeks of the production of a copy of the judgment. In the interim, further proceedings pursuant to the notice dated January 10, 2013, issued by the Income Tax Officer, Ward III, Kottayam, were stayed. The Court noted that the appeal and stay petition were pending before the appellate authority. The petitioner was directed to produce a copy of the judgment before the appellate authority for compliance. The writ petition was disposed of with these directions.
What were the facts?
The petitioner, Shri. Philip Modayil Mani, is challenging an order of assessment dated December 31, 2010, passed by the Income Tax Officer, Ward III, Kottayam, under Section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act. He filed an appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) IV, Kochi, along with a stay petition. Despite making certain payments, recovery proceedings were initiated against him. The petitioner filed this writ petition seeking a direction to the appellate authority to pass orders on his stay petition and to stay further recovery proceedings.
What were the issues?
1. Whether the appellate authority should be directed to pass orders on the stay petition filed by the petitioner, and if so, within what timeframe? Assessee's Contention: The petitioner argued that his appeal and stay petition were pending before the appellate authority. He sought a direction for the expeditious disposal of the stay petition and a stay on recovery proceedings initiated by the Income Tax Officer. Revenue's Contention: The revenue, represented by the Standing Counsel, did not record any specific arguments against the petitioner's prayer for a direction to the appellate authority. The focus was on the pendency of the appeal and stay petition before the appellate authority.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ANTONY DOMINIC WEDNESDAY, THE 23RD DAY OF JANUARY 2013/3RD MAGHA 1934 WP(C).No. 2310 of 2013 (K) -------------------------- PETITIONER(S): -------------------------- SHRI.PHILIP MODAYIL MANI, MODAYIL,MUTTAMBALAM P.O, KOTTAYAM. BY ADV. SRI.RAMESH CHERIAN JOHN RESPONDENT(S): ---------------------------- 1. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD III,KOTTAYAM RANGE,PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING SASTHRI ROAD,KOTTAYAM - 686 001. 2. THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (APPEALS) OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-IV KERA BHAVAN,KOCHI - 682 035. BY SRI.JOSE JOSEPH, SC, FOR INCOME TAX THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 23-01-2013, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
WP(C).No. 2310 of 2013
APPENDIX
PETITIONER(S) EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT-P1-TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF ASSESSMENT DATED 31/12/2010 MADE UNDER SECTION 143 (3) OF THE INCOME TAX ACT ALONG WITH NOTICE OF DEMAND BY THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD III, KOTTAYAM. EXHIBIT-P2-TRUE COPY OF THE FORM OF APPEAL ALONG WITH STATEMENT OF FACTS AND GROUNDS OF APPEAL DATED 07/01/2011 FILED BEFORE THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (APPEALS IV), KOCHI. EXHIBIT-P3-TRUE COPY OF THE PETITION FOR STAY OF COLLECTION OF TAX DATED 10/01/2011 BEFORE THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (APPEALS IV), KOCHI. EXHIBIT-P4-TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 09/02/2011 ISSUED BY THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD III, KOTTAYAM. EXHIBIT-P4(A)- TRUE COPY OF THE STAY ORDER DATED 27/03/2012 ISSUED BY THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD III, KOTTAYAM. EXHIBIT-P4(B)- TRUE COPY OF THE CHALLAN NO. 280 DATED 30/03/2012. EXHIBIT-P5- TRUE COPY OF THE POSTING NOTICE DATED 30/06/2011 ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (APPEALS IV), KOCHI. EXHIBIT-P6- TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 27/07/2011 ISSUED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (APPEALS IV) KOCHI BY THE cHARTERED ACCOUNTNT OF THE PETITIONER. EXHIBIT-P7- TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 10/01/2013 ISSUED BY THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD III, KOTTAYAM.
/true copy/ sd/- P.A. To Judge
ANTONY DOMINIC, J ........................................ W.P.(C).2310/2013 .............................................. Dated this the 23rd day of January, 2013 JUDGMENT Ext.P1 order of assessment passed against the petitioner is under challenge in Ext.P2 appeal filed before the 2nd respondent. It is stated that along with the appeal, petitioner has also filed Ext.P3 stay petition. In the meantime, although certain payments were made by the petitioner as per Ext.P4B, still recovery proceedings are initiated by Ext.P7. Hence this writ petition. 2. Heard the counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents. 3. As at present, appeal and the stay petition are pending consideration of the 2nd respondent, the appellate authority. Therefore, I direct the 2nd respondent to pass orders on Ext.P3 stay petition. This the 2nd respondent shall do as expeditiously as
W.P.(C).2310/13 2 possible, at any rate, within four weeks of production of a copy of this judgment. In the meanwhile, further proceedings pursuant to Ext.P7 will stand stayed. 4. Petitioner will produce a copy of this judgment along with a copy of the writ petition before the 2nd respondent for compliance. Writ petition is disposed of. Sd/- ANTONY DOMINIC, JUDGE mrcs /true copy/ sd/- P.A. To Judge
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