Azadi Bachao Andolan (2003)(177 Taxation 775) and Pradip J Mehta v. CIT
300 ITR 231Supreme Court of India2008#1778 most cited
What is Azadi Bachao Andolan (2003)(177 Taxation 775) and Pradip J Mehta v. CIT authority for?
When two views are possible regarding a provision of tax law, or if there is an ambiguity, the interpretation that favors the taxpayer must be adopted. This principle is often applied in matters concerning the denial of exemptions.
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Also referred to as
Pradip J Mehta v CIT · 300 ITR 231 · Supreme Court · statutory interpretation · favourable to assessee rule · ambiguity in tax provisions · two views possible · tax exemption sections 11 12 · section 13 restrictions · payments to specified persons
Issues it is cited on
Judgments citing Azadi Bachao Andolan (2003)(177 Taxation 775) and Pradip J Mehta v. CIT
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