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1. Grant of relief under section 80C for Life Insurance Premium and National Savings Certificates. 2. Eligibility of relief under section 80C when payments are made through loans not repaid during the accounting year. 3. Interpretation of section 80C(2) regarding investments made out of income chargeable to tax. Analysis: Issue 1: Grant of relief under section 80C for Life Insurance Premium and National Savings Certificates The judgment involves a group of assessees raising identical points regarding the grant of relief under section 80C for payments made towards Life Insurance Premium and purchase of National Savings Certificates. The appeals were heard together and decided by a common order after considering arguments from both the Departmental Representative and the assessees' counsels. The judgment discusses specific instances of assessees making these investments and the subsequent denial or grant of relief under section 80C based on the source of funds used for these investments. Issue 2: Eligibility of relief under section 80C when payments are made through loans not repaid during the accounting year The judgment delves into the crucial aspect of whether relief under section 80C can be allowed when payments for Life Insurance Premium and National Savings Certificates are made through loans that are not repaid during the accounting year. It analyzes the source of funds used for these payments, differentiating between amounts paid from loans and those paid from the assessee's own funds. The judgment scrutinizes the repayment of loans within the accounting period and its impact on the eligibility for claiming relief under section 80C. Issue 3: Interpretation of section 80C(2) regarding investments made out of income chargeable to tax A significant part of the judgment revolves around interpreting the provisions of section 80C(2) concerning investments made out of income chargeable to tax. The judgment considers various legal precedents, including judgments from the Hon'ble Punjab & Haryana High Court and the Tribunal, to determine whether the investments made by the assessees qualify for relief under section 80C. It analyzes the nature of funds used for investments, the repayment of loans, and the overall financial transactions to ascertain the eligibility of assessees for claiming deductions under section 80C. This detailed analysis of the judgment provides insights into the legal intricacies surrounding the grant of relief under section 80C for investments in Life Insurance Premium and National Savings Certificates, emphasizing the importance of the source of funds and repayment of loans in determining eligibility for such deductions.
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