JOYCE GEORGE vs. THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF INCOME TAX(INV.)-II,

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WP(C)/21756/2013HC KeralaKLHC01064947201330 September 2013Author: HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.CHITAMBARESH3 pages
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What did the High Court hold?

The High Court directed the respondent, the Deputy Director of Income Tax (Investigation)-II, to grant the petitioner, Joyce George, time until October 31, 2013, to produce the required documents. The Court acknowledged the peculiar facts and circumstances, including the petitioner's reliance on obtaining registration copies of sale deeds. The respondent was permitted to proceed with further proceedings logically after the extended deadline. The Court did not decide on the merits of the tax assessment itself, but rather on the procedural aspect of granting time for compliance.

What were the facts?

The petitioner, Joyce George, proprietor of M/s. Sophia Builders, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Kerala. This followed a summons received under Section 131 of the Income Tax Act. The petitioner had submitted a representation (Ext.P5) seeking time to produce certain documents and to understand their implications with professional assistance. Although the representation requested 60 days from August 16, 2013, the petitioner stated they were awaiting registration copies of sale deeds from Sub-Registrar offices. The respondent is the Deputy Director of Income Tax (Investigation)-II.

What were the issues?

1. Whether the petitioner is entitled to an extension of time for producing documents and understanding their implications, considering the pendency of obtaining registration copies of sale deeds from Sub-Registrar offices. The petitioner contended that they require more time to gather necessary documents, specifically registration copies of sale deeds, and to seek professional advice regarding their implications. The revenue's contentions are not explicitly recorded in the judgment, but the context implies they issued a summons and received a request for time extension.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Section 131

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.CHITAMBARESH MONDAY, THE 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2013/8TH ASWINA, 1935 WP(C).No. 21756 of 2013 (T) ---------------------------- PETITIONER(S): ---------------- JOYCE GEORGE PROPRIETOR, M/S. SOPHIA BUILDERS, AMRUTHAM HOUSE MANNATHUPADAM ROAD, NEAR UNICHIRA CHURCH CHANGAMPUZHA NAGAR P.O., KOCHI-682033. BY ADV. SRI.N.J.MATHEWS RESPONDENT(S): ------------------- THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF INCOME TAX(INV.)-II 3RD FLOOR, ARAYABHANGI PINNACLE, S.A.ROAD ELAMKULAM, KOCHI-682020. R BY SRI.JOSE JOSEPH, SC, FOR INCOME TAX THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 30-09-2013, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:

WP(C).No. 21756 of 2013 (T) ---------------------------- APPENDIX PETITIONER(S)' EXHIBITS --------------------------- EXHIBIT P1- TRUE COPY OF THE REQUEST LETTER DATED 24-07-2013 ADDRESSED BY THE PETITIONER TO THE RESPONDENT. EXHIBIT P2- TRUE COPY OF THE REQUEST LETTER DATED 24-07-2013 ADDRESSED BY THE PETITIONER'S DAUGHTER TO THE RESPONDENT. EXHIBIT P3- TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 29-07-2013 ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER. EXHIBIT P4- TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 06-08-2013 ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER BY THE RESPONDENT. EXHIBIT P5- TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 16-08-2013 ADDRESSED BY THE PETITIONER TO THE RESPONDENT. EXHIBIT P6- TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 16-08-2013 ISSUED TO THE PETITIONER BY THE RESPONDENT. RESPONDENT(S)' EXHIBITS : NIL. ------------------------------ //TRUE COPY// P.S. TO JUDGE.

V.CHITAMBARESH, J. ------------------------------- W.P (C) No.21756 of 2013 ------------------------------- Dated this the 30th day of September, 2013 J U D G M E N T The petitioner has submitted Ext.P5 representation with the respondent pursuant to the summons received under Section 131 of the Income Tax Act. The petitioner has in Ext.P5 representation sought time to produce certain documents and to understand its implication with the assistance of qualified professionals. No doubt the petitioner has sought only a period of 60 days in Ext.P5 representation dated 16.8.2013. But the petitioner points out that he is yet to receive the registration copies of certain sale deeds from the offices of the Sub Registrar. 2. I direct the respondent to grant time to the petitioner till 31.10.2013 in view of the peculiar facts and circumstances. The respondent is free to take proceedings to a logical end after the deadline fixed for production of the documents as above. The Writ Petition is disposed of.

V.CHITAMBARESH, Judge. nj.

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