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2008 (4) TMI 214 - HC - Income TaxWhether ITAT was justified in deleting interest under Section 215/217 when it is mandatory in nature - in case of the assessee itself, this Court has decided an identical question in favour of the assessee, by dismissing two appeals filed by the revenue revenue contend that in those two cases interest was charged u/s 234B - Since the provisions of Sections 215/217 and 234B are pari materia, therefore authoritative pronouncements of this Court in those apeals are applicable to this case
Issues:
1. Whether the ITAT was justified in deleting interest under Section 215/217 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 when it is mandatory in nature? Analysis: The High Court, in this judgment, addressed the issue of whether the ITAT was justified in deleting interest under Section 215/217 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The appellant-revenue filed an appeal under Section 260-A against the order of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. The Court noted that in previous cases, identical questions of law were raised by the revenue, and interest was charged under Section 234B of the Act due to changes in provisions. However, since the assessment in this case was prior to the effective date of the new provisions, the Court applied the authoritative pronouncements from previous cases to dismiss the appeal. The Court emphasized the similarity between Sections 215/217 and 234B of the Act, leading to the dismissal of the current appeal based on precedent. In conclusion, the judgment highlighted the importance of considering the timing of assessment in relation to changes in tax provisions. By applying consistent legal interpretations and relying on previous decisions, the Court maintained a coherent approach in addressing the issue of interest under the Income Tax Act. The dismissal of the appeal underscored the significance of legal precedents and the uniform application of tax laws to ensure fairness and consistency in tax assessments.
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