Sunil Siddharthbhai v. CIT

156 ITR 509Supreme Court of India1985#1397 most cited

What is Sunil Siddharthbhai v. CIT authority for?

A partner's contribution of a personal asset to a partnership firm does not amount to a "transfer" for capital gains purposes under the Income-tax Act, as the consideration (the partner's interest in the firm) is indeterminate, and the computational machinery for capital gains fails.

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Also referred to as

Sunil Siddharthbhai v. CIT · 156 ITR 509 · capital gains · transfer to partnership firm · partner's capital contribution · section 45 · section 2(47) transfer · indeterminate consideration · machinery failure principle · legislative amendment 45(4) · partnership asset contribution

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing Sunil Siddharthbhai v. CIT

DCIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. Rm Kv Fashion Garments Pvt Ltd, Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 761/CHNY/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…alue of his share in the net partnership assets as on the date of dissolution or retirement after a deduction of liabilities and prior charges..." 5.4 This principle was followed again by Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sunil Siddharthbhai v. CIT [1985] 159 ITR 509 (SC) in the context of applicability of provisions of capital gains on the transfer of personal asset of the partner to the partnership firm as a capital contribution after referring to the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addanki Narayanappa v. Bhaskara Krishnappa (supra). 5.5 Having regard to the above principle of law, the ac…

ACIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. M/S Rm Kv Fbrics Private Limited, Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 760/CHNY/2018[2014--15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…alue of his share in the net partnership assets as on the date of dissolution or retirement after a deduction of liabilities and prior charges..." 5.4 This principle was followed again by Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sunil Siddharthbhai v. CIT [1985] 159 ITR 509 (SC) in the context of applicability of provisions of capital gains on the transfer of personal asset of the partner to the partnership firm as a capital contribution after referring to the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addanki Narayanappa v. Bhaskara Krishnappa (supra). 5.5 Having regard to the above principle of law, the ac…

ACIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. M/S Rm K V Silks Private Limited, Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 759/CHNY/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…alue of his share in the net partnership assets as on the date of dissolution or retirement after a deduction of liabilities and prior charges..." 5.4 This principle was followed again by Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sunil Siddharthbhai v. CIT [1985] 159 ITR 509 (SC) in the context of applicability of provisions of capital gains on the transfer of personal asset of the partner to the partnership firm as a capital contribution after referring to the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addanki Narayanappa v. Bhaskara Krishnappa (supra). 5.5 Having regard to the above principle of law, the ac…

M/S Rm Kv Fbrics Private Limited, Tirunelveli vs. ACIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 614/CHNY/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…alue of his share in the net partnership assets as on the date of dissolution or retirement after a deduction of liabilities and prior charges..." 5.4 This principle was followed again by Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sunil Siddharthbhai v. CIT [1985] 159 ITR 509 (SC) in the context of applicability of provisions of capital gains on the transfer of personal asset of the partner to the partnership firm as a capital contribution after referring to the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addanki Narayanappa v. Bhaskara Krishnappa (supra). 5.5 Having regard to the above principle of law, the ac…

M/S Rm K V Silks Private Limited, Tirunelveli vs. ACIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 613/CHNY/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…alue of his share in the net partnership assets as on the date of dissolution or retirement after a deduction of liabilities and prior charges..." 5.4 This principle was followed again by Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sunil Siddharthbhai v. CIT [1985] 159 ITR 509 (SC) in the context of applicability of provisions of capital gains on the transfer of personal asset of the partner to the partnership firm as a capital contribution after referring to the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addanki Narayanappa v. Bhaskara Krishnappa (supra). 5.5 Having regard to the above principle of law, the ac…

DCIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. Rmkv Fashion Garments Pvt. Ltd., Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 1626/CHNY/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…alue of his share in the net partnership assets as on the date of dissolution or retirement after a deduction of liabilities and prior charges..." 5.4 This principle was followed again by Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sunil Siddharthbhai v. CIT [1985] 159 ITR 509 (SC) in the context of applicability of provisions of capital gains on the transfer of personal asset of the partner to the partnership firm as a capital contribution after referring to the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addanki Narayanappa v. Bhaskara Krishnappa (supra). 5.5 Having regard to the above principle of law, the ac…

DCIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. Rmkv Fashion Garments Pvt. Ltd., Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 1625/CHNY/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…alue of his share in the net partnership assets as on the date of dissolution or retirement after a deduction of liabilities and prior charges..." 5.4 This principle was followed again by Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sunil Siddharthbhai v. CIT [1985] 159 ITR 509 (SC) in the context of applicability of provisions of capital gains on the transfer of personal asset of the partner to the partnership firm as a capital contribution after referring to the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addanki Narayanappa v. Bhaskara Krishnappa (supra). 5.5 Having regard to the above principle of law, the ac…

DCIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. Rmkv Fabrics Pvt. Ltd., Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 1624/CHNY/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…alue of his share in the net partnership assets as on the date of dissolution or retirement after a deduction of liabilities and prior charges..." 5.4 This principle was followed again by Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sunil Siddharthbhai v. CIT [1985] 159 ITR 509 (SC) in the context of applicability of provisions of capital gains on the transfer of personal asset of the partner to the partnership firm as a capital contribution after referring to the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addanki Narayanappa v. Bhaskara Krishnappa (supra). 5.5 Having regard to the above principle of law, the ac…

DCIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. Rmkv Fabrics Pvt. Ltd., Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 1623/CHNY/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…alue of his share in the net partnership assets as on the date of dissolution or retirement after a deduction of liabilities and prior charges..." 5.4 This principle was followed again by Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sunil Siddharthbhai v. CIT [1985] 159 ITR 509 (SC) in the context of applicability of provisions of capital gains on the transfer of personal asset of the partner to the partnership firm as a capital contribution after referring to the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addanki Narayanappa v. Bhaskara Krishnappa (supra). 5.5 Having regard to the above principle of law, the ac…

DCIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 1622/CHNY/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…alue of his share in the net partnership assets as on the date of dissolution or retirement after a deduction of liabilities and prior charges..." 5.4 This principle was followed again by Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sunil Siddharthbhai v. CIT [1985] 159 ITR 509 (SC) in the context of applicability of provisions of capital gains on the transfer of personal asset of the partner to the partnership firm as a capital contribution after referring to the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addanki Narayanappa v. Bhaskara Krishnappa (supra). 5.5 Having regard to the above principle of law, the ac…

DCIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 1621/CHNY/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…alue of his share in the net partnership assets as on the date of dissolution or retirement after a deduction of liabilities and prior charges..." 5.4 This principle was followed again by Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sunil Siddharthbhai v. CIT [1985] 159 ITR 509 (SC) in the context of applicability of provisions of capital gains on the transfer of personal asset of the partner to the partnership firm as a capital contribution after referring to the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addanki Narayanappa v. Bhaskara Krishnappa (supra). 5.5 Having regard to the above principle of law, the ac…