COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-II, LUDHIANA vs. M/S VIKAS EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY, DHURI
What did the High Court hold?
The High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn. The court kept the question of law open for adjudication in appropriate proceedings.
What were the facts?
The Commissioner of Income Tax filed an appeal under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act challenging an ITAT order. The appeal was filed because the tax effect was under Rs. 2 Crores.
What were the issues?
The primary issue was the withdrawal of the appeal by the Revenue due to the low tax effect, as per a CBDT circular.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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ITA No. 233 of 2011 (O&M)
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
ITA No. 233 of 2011 (O&M)
Date of Decision: 14.01.2026
Commissioner of Income Tax, Ludhiana
..... Appellant
Versus
M/s Vikas Educational Society, Grain Market, Dhuri, Punjab
..... Respondent
CORAM:- HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE LISA GILL
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI
Present: Mr. Varun Issar, Sr. Standing Counsel
for the appellant.
Mr. Pankaj Jain, Sr. Advocate (through video conferencing)
with Mr. Divya Suri, Advocate
Mr. Sachin Bhardwaj, Advocate
for the respondent.
**** LISA GILL, J.
Present appeal has been filed under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, challenging order dated 19.10.2010 passed by learned Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chandigarh Bench, ‘B’ in ITA No. 884/Chd/2010. 2.
Learned counsel for appellant on instructions submits that as the tax effect involved in this appeal is under Rs.2 Crores, he has specific instructions to withdraw this appeal in view of circular No. 9 of 2024 dated 17.09.2024 issued by Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, CBDT, Government of India. However, question of law as arising in appeal be kept open for adjudication in appropriate proceedings. SANJAY KHAN 2026.01.16 15:10 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh
ITA No. 233 of 2011 (O&M)
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Appeal is accordingly dismissed as withdrawn with question of law being kept open for adjudication in appropriate proceedings.
Pending application(s), if any, also stand(s) disposed of accordingly.
(LISA GILL)
JUDGE
(RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI) 14.01.2026
JUDGE s.khan
Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No SANJAY KHAN 2026.01.16 15:10 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh
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