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Issues involved: Determination of long-term capital gain u/s 50C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and the applicability of natural justice principles in tax assessments.
Summary: The appeals involved a common issue of long-term capital gain determination u/s 50C for the assessment year 2004-05 for a husband and wife. The AO had computed the capital gain based on the full value of consideration determined u/s 50C, which was contested by the assessees before the CIT(A). The Authorised Representative argued that the provisions of Section 50C and Section 52(2) were similar and relied on case laws to support the contention that the valuation should have been referred to a valuation officer. On the other hand, the Departmental Representative supported the lower authority's decision, emphasizing the differences between the sections and the lack of objection by the assessee on the valuation. The Tribunal analyzed the provisions of Section 50C and Section 52(2) and rejected the argument of pari materia application. It was noted that the assessee's claim regarding excessive valuation was not adequately considered, highlighting the importance of natural justice principles in tax assessments. Referring to precedent and emphasizing the need for fairness in tax proceedings, the Tribunal concluded that the matter should be remitted back to the AO for re-examination, ensuring the assessees are given a proper opportunity to present their case. In conclusion, both appeals were allowed for statistical purposes, emphasizing the importance of procedural fairness in tax assessments.
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