Commissioner of Income-tax, Chennai v. Paradigm IT Private Limited
[Citation -2019-LL-0906-98]

Citation 2019-LL-0906-98
Appellant Name Commissioner of Income-tax, Chennai
Respondent Name Paradigm IT Private Limited
Court HIGH COURT OF MADRAS
Relevant Act Income-tax
Date of Order 06/09/2019
Assessment Year 2002-03
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Keyword Tags plant and machinery • monetary limit • tax effect
Bot Summary: 6.9.19 in T.C.1170/08 CIT v. Paradigm IT Pvt Ltd 2/4 the following substantial question of law: Whether, on the facts and circumstances of the case, the Tribunal was right in holding that the assessee is entitled to the benefit of Section 10A in respect of its unit at Kochi, when the plant and machinery there had been transferred from the existing unit at Chennai 2. When the matter is taken up for hearing, learned Senior Standing Counsel brought to our notice the Circular instruction issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes vide Circular No.17/2019 dated 8th August 2019, wherein, it is stipulated that appeals shall not be filed/pursued by the Department before the High Court in cases where the tax effect does not exceed Rs.1,00,00,000/-. In the instant case, the tax effect is said to be less than the monetary limit imposed and therefore, the Appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed, as withdrawn, keeping open the substantial question of law for determination in appropriate cases.


Judgt. dt. 6.9.19 in T.C.1170/08 CIT v. Paradigm IT Pvt Ltd 1/4 IN HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 6.9.2019 CORAM HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE VINEET KOTHARI AND HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN Tax Case No.1170 of 2008 Commissioner of Income Tax Chennai Appellant Vs. M/s.Paradigm IT Private Limited, 3, Play Ground View Street, Nandanam Extension, Chennai 600035. Respondent Tax Case filed under Section 260A of Income Tax Act, 1961 against order of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, 'B' Bench, Chennai, dated 7.2.2008 made in ITA No.2386/Mds/2006. For Appellant : Mr.M.Swaminathan Senior Standing Counsel assisted by Ms.V.Pushpa, Jr. Standing Counsel For Respondent : No appearance. JUDGMENT (Delivered by DR.VINEET KOTHARI,J) This Tax Case has been filed by Revenue, calling in question correctness of order passed by Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, 'B' Bench, Chennai, dated 7.2.2008 made in ITA No.2386/Mds/2006, for Assessment Year 2002-2003, by raising http://www.judis.nic.in Judgt. dt. 6.9.19 in T.C.1170/08 CIT v. Paradigm IT Pvt Ltd 2/4 following substantial question of law: "Whether, on facts and circumstances of case, Tribunal was right in holding that assessee is entitled to benefit of Section 10A in respect of its unit at Kochi, when plant and machinery there had been transferred from existing unit at Chennai?" 2. When matter is taken up for hearing, learned Senior Standing Counsel brought to our notice Circular instruction issued by Central Board of Direct Taxes vide Circular No.17/2019 dated 8th August 2019, wherein, it is stipulated that appeals shall not be filed/pursued by Department before High Court in cases where tax effect does not exceed Rs.1,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore). 3. In instant case, tax effect is said to be less than monetary limit imposed and therefore, Appeal filed by Revenue is dismissed, as withdrawn, keeping open substantial question of law for determination in appropriate cases. No costs. (V.K.,J.) (C.S.N.,J.) 6.9.2019 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No ssk. http://www.judis.nic.in Judgt. dt. 6.9.19 in T.C.1170/08 CIT v. Paradigm IT Pvt Ltd 3/4 To 1. Commissioner of Income Tax Chennai 2. Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, 'B' Bench, Chennai. 3. M/s.Paradigm IT Private Limited, 3, Play Ground View Street, Nandanam Extension, Chennai 600 035. 4. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Company Circle V(1), Chennai 600 034. http://www.judis.nic.in Judgt. dt. 6.9.19 in T.C.1170/08 CIT v. Paradigm IT Pvt Ltd 4/4 DR.VINEET KOTHARI, J. and C.SARAVANAN, J. ssk. Tax Case No.1170 of 2008 6.9.2019. http://www.judis.nic.in Commissioner of Income-tax, Chennai v. Paradigm IT Private Limited
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