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1. Assessment of income tax on the executors of a deceased testator. 2. Exclusion of expenses for "Addya Shradh" and probate costs from taxable income. 3. Entitlement to credit for deductions of tax at source on securities and dividends. Analysis: 1. The judgment involves the appeal by the executors of a deceased testator against an income tax assessment by the Income-tax Officer for the year 1933-34. The testator's will directed the executors to pay debts, expenses for "Addya Shradh," and probate costs from the income of the estate. The executors were assessed for income tax based on the total taxable income received during the relevant year, with certain deductions for expenses and obligations under the will. The High Court upheld the assessment, leading to the appeal to the Privy Council. 2. The first issue raised was whether expenses for "Addya Shradh" and probate costs should be excluded from the taxable income of the executors. The High Court held that these expenses were made out of the income of the estate as directed by the testator and should not be excluded from the calculation of taxable income. The Privy Council agreed with this decision, emphasizing that the executors applied a portion of the income in accordance with the testator's directions. 3. The second issue concerned the entitlement to credit for deductions of tax at source on securities and dividends. The High Court did not provide a clear answer to this question. However, the Privy Council opined that the executors were not charged with any tax deducted at source, as the sums in respect of interest on securities and dividends were deducted when calculating the taxable income. Therefore, the executors were not entitled to further credit for tax deductions at source. In conclusion, the Privy Council dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's decision on the issues raised. The executors were held liable to pay the costs of the appeal, and the assessment of income tax on the executors was upheld.
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