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1. Entitlement to claim weighted deduction in assessment year 1974-75. 2. Entitlement to weighted deduction on various expenses related to export activities. 3. Entitlement to weighted deduction on specific expenses like office rent, stationery charges, etc. Analysis: Entitlement to Claim Weighted Deduction in Assessment Year 1974-75: The case involved appeals by an assessee against the orders of the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) for assessment years 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, and 1978-79. The Tribunal allowed the appeals only in part, denying the assessee's claim for weighted deduction in the assessment year 1974-75 at the stage of fresh assessment. The Tribunal also rejected the claim for weighted deduction on various expenses related to storage charges, rent, clearing and forwarding charges, fumigation charges, etc. The assessee filed applications under section 256(1) of the Act, and the Tribunal referred questions regarding these denials to the High Court for consideration. The High Court analyzed the facts and concluded that the Tribunal's decision was based on factual considerations and not on any legal errors. The High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision, stating that the conclusion was on a firm foundation and not contrary to law. Entitlement to Weighted Deduction on Various Expenses Related to Export Activities: The Tribunal allowed weighted deduction on specific expenses as particularized in the statement of the case. However, the Tribunal denied weighted deduction on expenses such as storage charges, rent, clearing and forwarding charges, fumigation charges, sundry expenses, etc. The High Court examined the Tribunal's order and found that the questions raised by the assessee were not questions of law but were based on the peculiar facts of the case. The High Court cited precedents to emphasize that conclusions based on questions of fact do not give rise to legal questions. Consequently, the High Court affirmed the Tribunal's decision to deny weighted deduction on certain expenses related to export activities. Entitlement to Weighted Deduction on Specific Expenses: The Tribunal allowed weighted deduction on certain expenses like office rent, miscellaneous expenditure, stationery charges, postage expenses, salary to staff, and telephone charges. The High Court reviewed the Tribunal's order and determined that the Tribunal's decision to allow weighted deduction on these specific expenses was in accordance with the law. The High Court found no infirmity or illegality in the Tribunal's decision and upheld the correctness of the order. Therefore, the High Court answered all three questions in the affirmative, against the applicant/assessee and in favor of the non-applicant/Department. In conclusion, the High Court affirmed the Tribunal's decision regarding the denial and allowance of weighted deductions on various expenses, emphasizing that the conclusions were based on factual considerations and not legal errors. The High Court disposed of the case accordingly, without any order as to costs, and fixed the counsel fee for each side.
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