2005 (1) TMI 104 - HC - Income Tax

Application by revenue u/s 256 (2) - Whether assessee is entitled to claim the relief u/s 80HHC when besides export, the assessee was also having income from domestic sales - Whether provisions of section 80HHC (3) did not entitle the AO to make any prima facie adjustment u/s 143(1)(a) in relation to deductions falling u/s 80HHC both question relate to interpretation of section 80HHC and section 143, and were questions of law to be referred to the court application is allowed

Summary

Issues:
Interpretation of section 80HHC(3) in relation to deductions under section 143(1)(a) and section 154 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Entitlement of the assessee to claim relief under section 80HHC for income from both export and domestic sales.

Analysis:
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh heard an application by the Revenue under section 256(2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, following the dismissal of their application under section 256(1) in a previous case. The matter pertained to the assessment year 1992-93 and involved the interpretation of section 80HHC(3) concerning deductions under sections 143(1)(a) and 154 of the Act. The court noted that the Assessing Officer, Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals), and the Tribunal had passed orders on the issue, indicating a question of law that needed to be addressed. The court decided that the questions raised regarding the entitlement of the Assessing Officer to make adjustments under section 143(1)(a) and the assessee's claim for relief under section 80HHC due to income from both export and domestic sales were significant and required a detailed examination. Consequently, the court directed the Tribunal to draw a statement of the case and refer it to the court for a thorough analysis and resolution within three months, emphasizing the importance of providing clear and readable documents for review.

In conclusion, the court allowed the application by the Revenue, highlighting the importance of addressing the legal questions raised in the case. The judgment underscored the need for a detailed examination of the issues related to the interpretation of section 80HHC(3) and the entitlement of the assessee to claim relief under section 80HHC for income derived from both export and domestic sales. The court's decision to refer the case to the Tribunal for further clarification and analysis demonstrated a commitment to ensuring a comprehensive and thorough examination of the legal matters at hand, ultimately aiming to provide a just and well-founded resolution to the dispute.