“Section 2(47)(iii)”

There can be no estoppel against the statute, meaning tax cannot be levied or collected without express authority of law. An appellate authority may adjudicate additional claims or legal contentions to ensure the correct tax liability is determined.

Income from letting out immovable property, even with ancillary services, is taxable as 'Income from House Property' if the dominant intention is to exploit the property itself, not to run a complex business providing integrated services. The classification depends on the assessee's primary object in exploiting the property.

The case is cited for various issues including the definition of capital assets, reassessment procedures under sections 153A and 153C, and the effect of clarificatory amendments.

An exchange is a mutual transfer of ownership of one thing for the ownership of another. This definition of exchange is consistent with the definition of 'transfer' under Section 2(47) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which includes exchange or relinquishment of an asset.

The exchange of shares of one company for shares of another company constitutes a realization of the shares of the first company, and the difference in value is chargeable income. Consequently, a loss on a similar exchange is also allowable.

The levy of interest under Section 234-A of the Income Tax Act is statutory, mandatory, and automatic, meaning it cannot be a question of law that can be raised in appeal. The High Court's jurisdiction under Section 260A is limited to questions of law, and thus, observations on the levy of interest are generally outside its scope.

Amalgamation, involving a compromise or arrangement sanctioned by the court, is a foundational basis for passing an order of amalgamation, and the subsequent acquisition of assets by the other undertaking signifies the loss of identity and ownership of the earlier concern.