2001 (8) TMI 17 - SCH - Wealth-tax

Whether, on the facts and in the circumstances of the case, the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal was correct in law in holding that the right to wear the jewellery is not an asset so as to be assessed under section 21(1) of the Wealth-tax Act, 1957, in the hands of the trust representing the beneficiary, even after the retrospective amendment of section 5(1)(viii) - question of law does arose and the reference is to be called for

Summary

Delay condoned and leave granted in the special leave petition. The Supreme Court allowed the appeals and set aside the orders under appeal. The Tribunal will refer the question regarding the assessment of the right to wear jewelry under the Wealth-tax Act to the High Court of Andhra Pradesh for consideration.