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1. Whether the Tribunal erred in rectifying its order based on a mistake apparent from the record? 2. Whether the decision of the Supreme Court in a specific case is directly applicable to the present case? 3. Whether the Tribunal should have considered if a transaction was a ruse to evade tax? Analysis: The High Court of Kerala considered a petition filed by the Revenue under section 256(2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, regarding the assessment year 1976-77. The Revenue sought a direction to the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal to refer three questions of law to the court. The case revolved around the transfer of shares by the respondent-assessee to a firm, resulting in capital gains. The Income-tax Officer taxed the gains, but the Commissioner Income-tax (Appeals) later deleted the income. Upon further appeal, the Tribunal initially held that capital gains arose from the transaction. Subsequently, the respondent filed for rectification, claiming a mistake apparent on the record based on a Supreme Court decision. The Tribunal rectified its order, leading the Revenue to seek a reference of questions of law to the High Court. The High Court analyzed the situation and found that the questions of law formulated in the petition did arise from the Tribunal's order. The main issue was whether the Supreme Court decision cited by the respondent applied to the case and how it should be interpreted in the present context. The Court emphasized that these were pure questions of law and directed the Tribunal to refer the three questions for the court's decision. The Court stressed the importance of examining the applicability of the Supreme Court decision and how it should be adapted to the specific facts of the case. Consequently, the High Court allowed the original petition, instructing the Tribunal to refer the questions within three months for further consideration. In conclusion, the High Court allowed the petition filed by the Revenue, directing the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal to refer the specified questions of law for the court's decision. The judgment focused on the interpretation and application of a Supreme Court decision in the context of the case, highlighting the need for a detailed examination of its relevance and implications on the facts presented.
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