Commissioner of Income-tax, Chennai v. A.S. Ibrahim Rawther
[Citation -2020-LL-0121-48]

Citation 2020-LL-0121-48
Appellant Name Commissioner of Income-tax, Chennai
Respondent Name A.S. Ibrahim Rawther
Court HIGH COURT OF MADRAS
Relevant Act Income-tax
Date of Order 21/01/2020
Assessment Year 2005-06
Judgment View Judgment
Keyword Tags monetary limit • tax effect
Bot Summary: 21.1.2020 in T.C.A.325/2010 CIT V. A.S.Ibrahim Rawther 2/4 Whether on the facts and in the circumstances of the case, the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal was right in holding that the amount of Rs.1.2 cr. Under the agreement only when the assessee completes the conditions under agreement and receives the last balance amount during the year 2006 and therefore the amount of Rs.1.2 cr. Will be assessable only in the assessment year 2007-08 and during the present assessment year 2005-06 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is said to be less than the monetary limit imposed and therefore, the Appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed, as withdrawn, keeping open the substantial question of law for determination in appropriate cases.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. 21.1.2020 in T.C.A.325/2010 CIT V. A.S.Ibrahim Rawther 1/4 IN HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 21.1.2020 CORAM HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE VINEET KOTHARI AND HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.SURESH KUMAR Tax Case (Appeal) No.325 of 2010 Commissioner of Income Tax Chennai Appellant Vs. Shri.A.S.Ibrahim Rawther Respondent Tax Case Appeal filed under Section 260A of Income Tax Act, 1961 against order of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, 'B' Bench, Chennai, dated 28.8.2009 made in ITA No.2067/Mds/2008. For Appellant : Mr.M.Swaminathan Senior Standing Counsel For Respondent : Mr.A.S.Sriraman JUDGMENT (Delivered by DR.VINEET KOTHARI,J) This Tax Case Appeal has been filed by Revenue, calling in question correctness of order passed by Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, 'B' Bench, Chennai, dated 28.8.2009 made in ITA No.2067/Mds/2008, for Assessment Year 2005-2006, by raising following substantial question of law: http://www.judis.nic.in Judgt. dt. 21.1.2020 in T.C.A.325/2010 CIT V. A.S.Ibrahim Rawther 2/4 "Whether on facts and in circumstances of case, Income-tax Appellate Tribunal was right in holding that amount of Rs.1.2 cr. under agreement only when assessee completes conditions under agreement and receives last balance amount during year 2006 and therefore amount of Rs.1.2 cr. will be assessable only in assessment year 2007-08 and during present assessment year 2005-06?" 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.) (R.S.K.,J.) 21.1.2020 http://www.judis.nic.in Judgt. dt. 21.1.2020 in T.C.A.325/2010 CIT V. A.S.Ibrahim Rawther 3/4 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No ssk. To 1. Commissioner of Income Tax Chennai 2. Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, 'B' Bench, Chennai. http://www.judis.nic.in Judgt. dt. 21.1.2020 in T.C.A.325/2010 CIT V. A.S.Ibrahim Rawther 4/4 DR.VINEET KOTHARI, J. and R.SURESH KUMAR, J. Commissioner of Income-tax, Chennai v. A.S. Ibrahim Rawther
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