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1. Interpretation of Section 217(1A) in relation to the applicability of interest on taxable income. 2. Determination of liability to pay advance-tax under Sections 208, 209, and 209A. 3. Analysis of the requirement to file a revised estimate of advance-tax under Section 209A(4). Detailed Analysis: Issue 1: The main issue in this case was the interpretation of Section 217(1A) regarding the imposition of interest on taxable income. The appellant contended that since the assessee-company had no taxable income in the relevant year, the provisions of Section 217(1A) should not apply. The appellant relied on previous tribunal decisions and a High Court ruling to support this argument. However, the CIT(A) directed consequential relief under Section 217(1A) without detailed discussion in the assessment order. The appellant challenged this decision, claiming that the interest charged under Section 217(1A) was unjustified. The tribunal upheld the decision of the assessing officer, stating that the appellant was liable to pay interest under Section 217(1A) amounting to Rs. 3,19,265. Issue 2: The tribunal analyzed the provisions of Sections 208, 209, and 209A to determine the liability of the assessee to pay advance-tax. Section 208 specifies the conditions for advance-tax payment, while Section 209 outlines the computation of advance-tax based on the total income of the latest previous year. Section 209A mandates the computation and payment of advance-tax by the assessee. The tribunal noted that the assessee had previously been assessed and filed a statement of advance-tax as required by Section 209A(1)(a). Despite the appellant's argument that it was not liable to pay advance-tax based on the filed statement, the tribunal held that the appellant was obligated to file a revised estimate of advance-tax under Section 209A(4) due to the likelihood of its current income exceeding the specified amount. Issue 3: The tribunal addressed the requirement to file a revised estimate of advance-tax under Section 209A(4) and rejected the appellant's argument that this provision was not applicable since it had filed a statement showing nil income and advance-tax. The tribunal clarified that Section 209A(4) applies to cases where the assessee is liable to pay advance-tax under Section 209A(1) if the current income is likely to exceed the specified amount. The tribunal distinguished previous cases cited by the appellant where interest was charged under a different section for failure to file advance-tax estimates. Ultimately, the tribunal upheld the assessing officer's decision to charge interest under Section 217(1A) based on the appellant's obligation to file a revised estimate of advance-tax. In conclusion, the tribunal allowed the appeal to the extent that the appellant's arguments were rejected, and the assessing officer's decision to charge interest under Section 217(1A) was upheld.
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