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The judgment addresses two main issues: 1. Entitlement to standard deduction u/s 16(i) on remuneration received by the assessee as joint managing director. 2. Legality of withdrawing deduction u/s 80U of the Act allowed by the Income-tax Officer. Issue 1 - Entitlement to Standard Deduction u/s 16(i): The assessee, a shareholder and director of a company, claimed deduction u/s 16(i) on remuneration received as joint managing director. The Income-tax Officer denied the deduction, stating the assessee was not an employee under the control of the board of directors. The Appellate Assistant Commissioner concurred, finding the assessee was not an employee of the company. The Appellate Tribunal upheld this decision, emphasizing the lack of an employer-employee relationship. The Tribunal's conclusion was based on a thorough analysis of the company's articles and resolutions. The Tribunal's decision was deemed justified, as the assessee was considered an owner of the company, not an employee. Issue 2 - Legality of Withdrawing Deduction u/s 80U: Regarding deduction u/s 80U, the assessee, a physically disabled individual, provided a medical certificate to support his claim. The Income-tax Officer allowed the deduction, but the Appellate Assistant Commissioner and Tribunal rejected it, citing the assessee's active engagement in the company's business. However, the Tribunal erred in stating that the assessee did not submit the medical certificate, which was incorrect based on the record. The Tribunal's decision was challenged, highlighting that the deduction under section 80U does not hinge on the assessee's current earnings but on the substantial reduction in capacity due to the disability. The Tribunal's denial of the deduction was deemed unjustified, and the assessee was entitled to the deduction under section 80U of the Act. In conclusion, the court ruled in favor of the Department for Issue 1 (entitlement to standard deduction u/s 16(i)) and in favor of the assessee for Issue 2 (deduction u/s 80U). No costs were awarded in this matter.
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