SHRI M. THIMMEGOWDA,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE - 1(3), BANGALORE
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal held that the land sold by the assessee remained agricultural land despite conversion for non-agricultural purposes, as agricultural activities continued. Therefore, the sale of the land is exempt from capital gains tax.
What were the facts?
The assessee's appeals relate to assessment years 2006-07 and 2007-08. Proceedings under Section 153A were initiated following a search, though no incriminating material was seized from the assessee's premises. The primary dispute concerns the classification of land sold as agricultural or capital asset.
What were the issues?
Whether proceedings under Section 153A are valid without incriminating material found during search, and whether the sale of land converted for non-agricultural use but still under cultivation constitutes a capital asset.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, “A” BENCH : BANGALORE
Before: SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI & SMT. BEENA PILLAI
Per Chandra Poojari, Accountant Member These appeals are directed against the separate orders dated 28.2.2019 of the CIT(Appeals)-11, Bangalore for the assessment year 2006-07 & 2007-08. They involve common issues, except with change in figures and were heard together and disposed of by this common order for the sake of convenience.
The grounds raised by the assessee in ITA No.1035/Bang/2018 are as follows:-
ITA Nos.1035 & 1036/Bang/2019 Tax effect relating to Grounds of appeal each ground of appeal
The order of the Hon'ble Commissioner of Income Tax (Ap
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