2002 (8) TMI 83

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..... nder section 32A in respect of dumpers used in the business of mining operation on contract?" - it is clear that the dumpers in this case, which were being used for mining purposes and not merely for carrying goods on the roads were not required to be treated as motor transport vehicles. The investment in the dumpers having been made by the assessee and the dumpers having been used for the purpose .....

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..... the same in terms of a contract for the purpose of mining, the contract being with the owner of the mine, Dalmia Magnesite Corporation Ltd. The claim for investment allowance on those dumpers by the assessee was negatived by the Assessing Officer, but was allowed by the Commissioner and the Commissioner's order was upheld by the Tribunal. The Commissioner, in the course of his order, has referred .....

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..... ct." By the standard laid down by the Board itself, it is clear that the dumpers in this case, which were being used for mining purposes and not merely for carrying goods on the roads were not required to be treated as motor transport vehicles. The investment in the dumpers having been made by the assessee and the dumpers having been used for the purpose of mining, investment allowance was clearl .....

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