ITO, NEW DELHI vs. M/S COLOR CREATIONS INDIA LTD., NEW DELHI
In favour of the assessee: the Revenue's appeal was dismissed. From the AI summary of this appeal.
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal held that the Revenue's appeal was not maintainable due to the low tax effect, as per CBDT Circular No. 21/2015. The appeal was dismissed on this procedural ground.
What were the facts?
The Revenue filed an appeal against the order of the CIT (Appeals) for the assessment year 2003-04. The tax effect in the appeal was below the monetary limit specified by a CBDT circular.
What were the issues?
The primary issue was the maintainability of the Revenue's appeal based on the tax effect threshold stipulated by CBDT circulars.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
AI-generated summary — verify with the full judgment below
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, DELHI BENCH ‘B’ : NEW DELHI
Before: SHRI R.S. SYAL & SHRI A.T. VARKEY
PER A.T. VARKEY, JUDICIAL MEMBER :
This appeal, at the instance of the revenue, is filed against the order of the CIT (Appeals)-IV, New Delhi dated 22.10.2010 for the assessment year 2003-04.
The tax effect in the appeal by the Revenue does not exceed the monetary limit of Rs.10 lakhs specified in Circular No.21/2015 dated 10th December,2015, F.No.279/Misc./142/2007-ITJ(Pt.).
We are of the opinion that the Circular of the CBDT results in the revenue appeal being not maintainable. Further this CBDT Circular, at para 10 specifies that the Instruction will apply retrospectively, to all pending appeals. We have examined the grounds of appeal and have found that the tax effect on the quantum of income in dispute is below the monetary limit of Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten lakhs only).
4. Hence we dismiss the appeal filed by the Revenue on the ground that the tax effect in the present appeal does not exceed the monetary limit specified by the CBDT Circular No.21/2015 dated 10th December,2015, F.No. 279/Misc./142/2007- ITJ(Pt.) and hence not maintainable.
In case there is a mistake in the calculation or if the case is covered by any of the exception specified in the Circular, the revenue may file Misc. Application u/s 254(2) of the Income Tax Act 1961 pointing out the mistake and if the Bench is convinced of the mistake, the order will be recalled and the appeal will be restored for fresh disposal on merits.
In the result, the Revenue’s appeal is dismissed. Order pronounced in open court on this 8th day of March, 2016.
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