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2008 (7) TMI 24 - HC - Income TaxAddition on account of obsolete stock - assessee was in the business of mfg. television sets which required electronic components in respect of which technical obsolescence was a well-known fact - tribunal is justified in concluding that the assessee had valued its closing stock at the approximate market value as estimated by a qualified Chartered Engineer and AO could not point out any defect in the valuation report - no substantial question of law arises revenue appeal dismissed
Issues:
Assessment of obsolete stock for the year 1998-99. Analysis: The appeal in question concerns the assessment year 1998-99 and challenges the tribunal's decision regarding the addition of Rs 72,96,314 on account of obsolete stock. The assessee, engaged in manufacturing television sets, valued its closing stock at Rs 6,29,461 despite the book value being Rs 79,25,776. The Assessing Officer added the amount in question, prompting the assessee to appeal to the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals). The Commissioner accepted the claim of the assessee, noting that a Chartered Engineer's valuation supported the obsolete nature of the stock due to physical and technical obsolescence, rendering it unusable. The Commissioner's decision was upheld by the tribunal, emphasizing the technical expertise of the Chartered Engineer and the absence of defects in the valuation report. The tribunal highlighted the nature of the assessee's business, which involved electronic components prone to technical obsolescence, as a key factor in rejecting the revenue's appeal. In the absence of any substantial legal question, the High Court dismissed the appeal, noting that the tribunal's decision was fact-driven and supported by the circumstances of the case. The judgment underscores the importance of expert valuation in cases involving specialized knowledge, such as technical obsolescence in manufacturing industries. The decision ultimately rests on factual considerations and the tribunal's assessment of the evidence presented, leading to the dismissal of the appeal without raising any significant legal issues for further review.
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